GO BEYOND
JOIN THE QUEST FOR TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE
Calvin’s high ranking among liberal arts universities in the United States is a result of our relentless pursuit of truth and knowledge. Students develop strong tools of inquiry that— combined with deep Christian faith—have the power to change the world.
We invite you to explore the unique Christian education Calvin o ers and envision the future that can be yours.
•Choose from over 100 academic programs, including strong o erings in engineering, nursing, education, business, computer science, psychology, and more.
•Discover the welcoming Christian community that more than 500 international students call home in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
•Find out why Calvin graduates consistently report incredible career results and graduate school acceptance rates.
100+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS #4 REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES MIDWEST*
15% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS #1 BEST UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING*
25 NCAA DIII SPORTS TEAMS #2 MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS*
As Calvin students we have been equipped to fix what’s broken and redeem whatever is fallen, with God’s help. And always remember, you deserve a beautiful world.
Emmanuel Essien ’22
Home: Ghana
Majors: Business Administration, Human Resources & Accounting
Best Calvin moment: Serving as student body president senior year
INSPIRED DISCOVERY
A Calvin education is rooted in the liberal arts. A liberal arts education equips you with a deep knowledge base and strong critical thinking and communication skills that you need to be an e ective leader in today’s world. In all courses of study, you will be challenged to think beyond accepted answers and discover new solutions. This inspired discovery will propel you to the places you want to be: corporate board rooms, research labs, and performance halls.
Adejoke
Ayoola Dean, School of Health PhD, RN, FAAN
Area of expertise
84% FACULTY WITH HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD
14:1
STUDENT: FACULTY RATIO
Community-based nursing
FACULTY WHO EMPOWER
Calvin professors are highly respected in global academic circles. They’re publishing in academic journals, presenting at conferences, and trailblazing in areas of Christian thought and leadership.
What’s unique about Calvin is that these professors are invested in you. Faculty at Calvin teach here because they love mentoring undergraduate students in a deep community of faith. They will pray with you, advise you on your next steps, and leverage their professional connections to help you find internships and career opportunities.
Kumar Sinniah
Chemistry Professor PhD, University of Pittsburgh
Area of expertise
Biochemical transformations
Calvin students are driven by a passion for learning things at a deeper level. Instead of just being interested in an answer, they want to ask, ‘how did we get there?’ This process is equally or more important than the answer.”
Elizabeth Oommen
Speech Pathology and Audiology Professor PhD, Ohio University
Area of expertise
Swallowing disorders
Derek Schuurman
Computer Science Professor PhD, McMaster University
Area of expertise
Technology for engineers and designers
See what we’re building for you!
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A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES YOU
Why do 500 students from over 60 countries call Calvin University home? Calvin has a higher percentage of international students than most universities across the nation. This is a campus environment where your rich cultural background can thrive.
• Attend an international orientation experience designed just for you.
• Enjoy guaranteed housing in one of Calvin’s seven residence halls, including housing for all holidays and breaks.
• Access academic tutoring and writing support as you transition to the university learning environment in the U.S.
• Participate in events with the international student association , including trips to Chicago, monthly dinners, special chapel services, and more.
• Build your résumé/CV: work on campus, research with a professor (and maybe get your work published), find an internship, and get job coaching from the Career Center.
Meet fellow students!
Rangeela
show that celebrates the many cultures represented at Calvin.
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HOTTEST JOB MARKET IN THE US
1.2 MILLION
PEOPLE LIVE IN THE GRAND RAPIDS METROPOLITAN AREA
TOP 50
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE US
73%
STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS
AN INSPIRING CITY
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, rich with Midwest friendliness, big-city amenities, and extraordinary outdoor adventures. While Grand Rapids is just 45 minutes from beautiful sandy beaches and three hours from Chicago and Detroit, you’ll also have plenty of reasons to enjoy the local scene. We have unique local restaurants, an internationally acclaimed art competition, and mountain biking, snowboarding, and kayaking just miles from campus. You’ll find global corporations, a world-renowned medical research institute, a medical school, and an international airport just minutes from Calvin’s safe, suburban campus.
YOUR CONFIDENT FUTURE
With a Calvin education, you can become a leader in your chosen field. Our excellent academic programs, research opportunities, internships, and professors all shape a future you can embrace with confidence.
calvin.edu/go/international-alumni
Home: Honduras
Major: Public Accounting with honors
Where she is today: Accounting sta auditor at Ernst and Young
“Push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Learn to deal with discomfort and embrace what’s di erent. You’ll be surprised by the growth you’ll experience through what you discover.”
—Ana Barahona Reyes ’17
Home: South Korea
Major: Business Administration – Marketing & Communication
Where he is today: Senior Solutions Consultant at Oracles in Seoul, South Korea
“The international community at Calvin enabled me to view the world through a new lens and naturally made me curious about the world. Being surrounded by di erent cultures, languages, and people has allowed me to thrive today at global companies.”
—Hanbi Song ’17
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CALVIN?
97.4% placement rate for Class of 2024 within one year of graduation.
25% go on to graduate school at Columbia University, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, Emory Law School, University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, Indiana School of Medicine, and more.
Grads are employed by 200+ organizations like Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, Steelcase, Bank of America, Corewell Health, The Washington Post, JP Morgan, Embassy of Spain in the US, General Motors, and Van Andel Institute.
2024 grads report employment in 19 states and 8 countries.
100+ ACADEMIC OPTIONS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting (BSA)
Business analytics (BS)*
Entrepreneurship
Finance (BS)
Financial planning (BS)
Human resource management
Marketing analytics and research
Marketing management
Marketing: professional selling
Operations & supply chain management (BS)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Education (BA)
Elementary education
Secondary education
Many subject areas, including:
Art
English
French
Health and physical education
Mathematics
Science
Social studies
Spanish
Special education
TESOL
SCHOOL OF HEALTH
Kinesiology exercise science (BS)
Nursing (BSN)
Occupational therapy
Pre-dentistry
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-physical therapy
Pre-physician assistant
Pre-veterinary
Speech pathology and audiology
Sport management
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HASS)
African studies
Applied film and media
Archaeology
Art
Asian studies
Bachelor of fine arts (BFA)
Classical and medieval studies
Communication
Criminology
Digital communication
Dutch studies
Economics (BA, BS)*
English
Film and media production
Film and media studies
French
Gender studies
German studies
Graphic design (BFA)
Health communication
History
International relations
Journalism
Linguistics
Literature
Ministry leadership
Music
Music composition
Music performance
Philosophy
Political science
Politics, philosophy, and economics
Pre-law
Pre-ministry
Religion
Social work (BSW)
Sociology
Spanish
Sports communication
Strategic communication
Theatre
Urban studies
Writing
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)
Actuarial science*
Biochemistry (BA, BS)*
Biology (BA, BS)*
Biomedical engineering*
Chemistry (BA, BS)*
*Currently eligible for STEM OPT
Computer science (BS, BCS)*
Data analytics*
Data science (BS)*
Engineering*
Aerospace
Chemical
Civil and environmental
Electrical and computer
Environment and sustainability
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Ecology and management*
Environmental health and conservation*
Environmental science*
Environmental studies*
Geography*
Geology (BA, BS)*
Integrative biotechnology*
Mathematics (BA, BS)*
Neuroscience*
One health
Optics*
Physics (BA, BS)*
Psychology (BA, BS)
Statistics*
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Astrophysics
Geographic information science
Global business
Speech and hearing foundations certificate
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of accounting (on-campus)
Master of arts in media and strategic communication (on-campus)
Master of arts in speechlanguage pathology (on-campus, online)
Master of arts in teaching (on-campus)
Master of business administration (online)
Master of education (on-campus, online)
Master of science in exercise science (online)
Master of science in geographic information science (online)
Master of social work (online)
Calvin will waive your $35 application fee if it’s submitted by January 1.
Submit all application materials by April 1:
• The Common Application or Calvin Application
•High school/college transcripts and national exam test results (if applicable)
•Applicable test scores (i.e., TOEFL, SAT, ACT)
• The international student financial aid form (and supporting documents)
Tests to take:
•Submitting SAT or ACT test scores is optional for all students.
•English test scores are optional for students who attended an English language high school.
•Attend a school with non-English instruction? Submit your TOEFL (80 minimum), IELTS (6.5 minimum), or Duolingo (110 minimum) scores.
•If you take national or international exams at your school, you must submit your results (IGCSE, WASSCE, etc.).
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Sticker price: tuition + room & board
The starting price of college can feel daunting, but with scholarships and other assistance you won’t have to be as stressed about finances.
Scholarships & awards
First, we subtract scholarships (merit-based, named, and international student awards*). Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
Need-based aid
Next we subtract grants based upon the family financial situation. Limited need-based aid is available. Although Calvin awards generous financial aid to international students, families should be prepared to contribute at least $30,000 per year towards total expenses.
Actual cost: lifetime value
What we’re left with is the actual cost, often significantly less than the original sticker price. It is the amount left over after scholarships and grants have been applied.
With a global alumni network and a reputation for excellence around the world, your Calvin education will keep working for you long after you graduate.
*International students are automatically guaranteed at least $4,000 in renewable grants and awards. Learn more at calvin.edu/go/intl
$25,000 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID
1,000+ CAMPUS JOBS
START WITH A VISIT
Calvin is a four-year undergraduate Christian university that has long been recognized for delivering a top-tier liberal arts education.
Start your visit online with international student events, on-demand tour videos, or by scheduling a chat with an admissions counselor. Ready to visit in person? We’ll personalize an on-campus experience based on your interests.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
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14:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
3,681 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
60+COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
17%U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR
15%INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
73%STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS
97%2024 GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE
25NCAA DIII ATHLETIC TEAMS
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