PURSUING EXCELLENCE Calvin University is a four-year undergraduate institution recognized for delivering a top-tier liberal arts education. Students from near and far choose Calvin because of its mission: to equip students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
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OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED TESTS
12:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
National/International examination results are required (i.e., IGCSE, WASSCE, etc.)
3,230 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
Minimum scores for admission: ACT, SAT, and CLT score submissions are optional for all international students. Students attending schools with English language instruction: You may choose whether or not to submit scores from the ACT, SAT, or CLT. It is not required. Students attending schools with non-English instruction: TOEFL 80 internet-based test IELTS: 6.5 minimum DUOLINGO score: 110 minimum
16% U.S. ETHNIC MINORITIES 13% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 88% STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS 99% 2020 GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE 25
ESTIMATED COSTS (2023–24) Tuition
$38,670
Room + Board
$11,950
Books + Supplies
$1,300
Health Insurance
$2,100
Personal
$1,500
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
55+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
$55,520
NCAA DIII ATHLETIC TEAMS
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
CALVIN.EDU/INTERNATIONAL For the most current facts, visit calvin.edu/go/facts
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Any student with a 3.0 or better high school GPA is guaranteed an academic scholarship at Calvin. Academic scholarships are determined based on the student’s academic performance in high school. For students who apply as test optional, only GPA is used to determine an academic scholarship. Updated GPAs and test scores are accepted through March 1. These academic scholarships are guaranteed through your sophomore year at Calvin and are renewable for up to three additional undergraduate years with a cumulative Calvin GPA of 3.0.
AMOUNT SCHOLARSHIP
AVERAGE SCORES OF RECIPIENTS Weighted GPA*
SAT*
ACT*
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
$20,000
TRUSTEE’S
4.3
1350
30
$18,000
PRESIDENT’S
4.0
1210
27
$16,000
PROVOST’S
3.8
1140
25
Although Calvin awards generous financial aid to international students, families should be prepared to contribute at least $30,000 per year towards total expenses.
$14,000
DEAN’S
3.6
1080
22
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
$12,000
FACULTY’S
3.1
1020
21
International students must submit all application materials by April 1 for need-based aid consideration. U.S. citizens applying for need-based aid should submit the FAFSA online starting January 1.
*Requirements in the 2023–24 school year. Find the latest requirements and more information about financial aid at calvin.edu/go/academic-scholarships.
Starting cost
calvin.edu/apply
$4,000 PER YEAR.
Grants
Scholarships
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Every international student at Calvin receives the Mosaic Award,
Lifetime Value
$25,000
Average financial aid package
JANUARY 1 Apply for admission for free ($35 thereafter). JANUARY 31 Submit all academic application materials for maximum named scholarship consideration. APRIL 1 Submit all academic and financial aid application materials.
Calvin University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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