WHERE CHRISTIANS LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. You’re investing in more than a university degree. You’re investing in your future. That’s why this question matters: How will this university prepare me for my career? At Calvin, you’ll learn from expert professors, gain hands-on experience through internships and research, and build the skills employers value. You will graduate ready to launch your career—and make a difference wherever God calls you.
Calvin has prepared us to go out into a world that suffers, step into the brokenness with courage, and work for renewal. Not as saviors, but as faithful servants who are attuned to God’s redemptive work. — Alyssa Pokharel ‘26, Philosophy, Psychology, Student Body President
CALVIN STUDENTS THINK DEEPLY, ACT JUSTLY, AND LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS CHRIST’S AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE WORLD.
3,674
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
#1
IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
#4
REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES MIDWEST
64
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
15%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
17%
U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR
14:1
STUDENT FACULTY RATIO
98%
GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE *Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report, Regional Universities Midwest category.
83%
OF CALVIN STUDENTS COMPLETE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
100+
STUDENT RESEARCHERS HIRED IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES EVERY SUMMER
125+
PUBLICATIONS RESULTING FROM STUDENT/FACULTY RESEARCH EVERY YEAR
EMPLOYERS EVERYWHERE HIRE CALVIN GRADUATES. Just one graduating class—the Class of 2025—is already working in 27 states and six countries across four continents. They reported 293 different job types, reflecting the breadth of opportunities that Calvin graduates are ready for. And that’s just one graduating class. One recent report from our Alumni Association showed graduates lived and worked in at least 99 countries.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID We believe financial aid should be clear and predictable. Here’s what you can expect.
GRANTS
You will receive financial aid that renews each year. It’s called the Knight Promise. The first part of it grants $2,000 for being a Calvin student and $2,000 for being an international student. You may qualify for a $2,000 Visit Grant through approved in-person or virtual opportunities. calvin.edu/knightpromise
Sticker Price: $60,300
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships
The Knight Promise also includes renewable academic scholarships ranging from $10,000-$20,000 for students with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA. Students below a 3.0 may still be considered based on their full admission application. calvin.edu/knightpromise
NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS
You may also apply for donor-funded scholarships each year. Approximately 350 were awarded to incoming students last year. calvin.edu/go/namedscholarships Need-based Aid
NEED-BASED AID
Additional financial aid may be available for students with demonstrated financial need.
ACTUAL COST Lifetime Value
This is what you actually pay—often much less than the sticker price— after financial aid is applied. The average financial aid package for an international student is approximately $25,000 each year, with their family contributing the remaining $35,300. calvin.edu/finaid
IS CALVIN WORTH IT?
65,000+
GRADUATES ARE IN OUR GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK
98%
OF GRADUATES LAND A JOB OR SPOT IN GRAD SCHOOL WITHIN 1 YEAR
2026-27 COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition
$42,120
Food + Housing
$13,080
Books + Supplies
$1,000
Health Insurance
$2,300
Personal
$1,800
TOTAL COST
$60,300
WHAT CALVIN IS KNOWN FOR Here are five fields where Calvin grads especially stand out.
ENGINEERING
94% of 2025 Calvin graduates passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam on their first try.
BUSINESS
100% of the 2024 class were employed or in graduate school within 6 months. The average salary was $61,000.
HEALTH
88% of the 2025 class were accepted into medical school, compared to the U.S. national average of 41%. Acceptance rates were 100% for dental, optometry, and pharmacy schools.
EDUCATION
Calvin has relationships with over 200 K-12 schools worldwide, making it easier for graduates to land a teaching position.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
97% of the 2025 class found jobs within six months of graduation. The other 3% were accepted into graduate school.
86%
OF FACULTY HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD
100%
OF FACULTY ARE COMMITTED CHRIST-FOLLOWERS
#1
BEST UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
Calvin students are driven by a passion for learning things at a deeper level… they want to ask, ‘how did we get there?’ This process is equally or more important than the answer.
Kumar Sinniah Chemistry Professor PhD, University of Pittsburgh
FACULTY WHO INVEST IN YOU Calvin faculty are leaders in their fields. They publish in academic journals, present at conferences, and lead innovation. They are here because they love to teach and invest in students within a community of faith. At Calvin, you will find professors who: • Know your name and story, pray for you, and cheer for you to reach your goals. • Work alongside you in hands-on research as early as your first year. • Advise you one-on-one in your chosen field of interest. • Are not just experts in their field, but also mentors who walk with you through projects, internships, and applying to graduate school.
TOP 50
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S.
#17
HOTTEST JOB MARKET IN THE U.S.
1.1 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN THE GRAND RAPIDS METROPOLITAN AREA
YOU BELONG IN GRAND RAPIDS Calvin is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a medium-sized city in the Midwest. It’s large enough to offer internships, jobs, and cross-cultural experiences—but small enough to feel welcoming and easy to navigate. In Grand Rapids, you’ll find:
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Buses Electric scooters Bike lanes
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Hiking Biking trails Winter sports
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International festivals Diverse restaurants International airport
100+ ACADEMIC OPTIONS BUSINESS Accounting (BSA) Business Business analytics (BS)* Entrepreneurship Finance (BS) Financial planning (BS) Human resource management Information systems Marketing analytics and research Marketing management Marketing: professional selling Operations & supply chain management (BS) EDUCATION Early childhood (B-K, PK-3) Elementary education (PK-3, 3-6) Prekindergarten-twelfth (PK-12) Art Health and physical education Music Spanish TESOL Secondary education (5-9, 7-12) English Mathematics Science Social studies Special education (K-12) HEALTH Kinesiology exercise science (BS) Nursing (BSN) Occupational therapy Pre-dentistry Pre-medicine Pre-occupational therapy Pre-optometry Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical therapy Pre-physician assistant Pre-veterinary Recreation leadership Speech pathology and audiology (BA, BA-MA) Sport management
HUMANITIES Africana studies Archeology Asian studies Classical and medieval studies Dutch studies English Gender studies History Linguistics Literature Ministry leadership Philosophy Pre-law Pre-ministry Religion Spanish Writing COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES Applied film and media Communication Digital communication Film and media production Film and media studies Sports communication Strategic communication
NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS Actuarial science* Biochemistry (BA, BS)* Biology (BA, BS)* Chemistry (BA, BS)* Data analytics Data science (BS)* Earth and environmental science* Environmental science (BS)* Geoscience (BS)* Environmental health and conservation (BS)* Ecology and management* One health* Environmental sustainability and geography* Geography (BA)* Sustainability (BA)* Geography Geology Integrative biotechnology Mathematics (BA, BS)* Neuroscience* Optics Physics (BA, BS)* Psychology (BA, BS)* Statistics*
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Graphic design (BFA) Music Music composition Music performance Music education (BME) Studio art (BA, BFA) Theatre
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES Astrophysics Cybersecurity Geographic information science Global business Spanish language proficiency Speech and hearing foundations certificate
SOCIAL SCIENCES Criminology Economics (BA, BS) International relations Political science Politics, philosophy, and economics Social work (BSW) Sociology
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of accounting (on-campus) Master of arts in media and strategic communication (on-campus) Master of arts in speech-language pathology (on-campus, online) Master of arts in teaching (on-campus) Master of business administration (hybrid) 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)
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE Biomedical engineering Computer science (BS, BCS)* Data analytics Data science (BS)* Engineering* Aerospace* Chemical* Civil and environmental* Electrical and computer* Environment and sustainability* Mechanical* Mechatronics*
Find the most up-to-date list of majors at calvin.edu/academics
#1 in Best Undergraduate Teaching by U.S. News & World Report, Midwest category
#4 in Most Innovative Schools by U.S. News & World Report, Midwest category
#3 in Top Private Universities in Michigan by Niche
#4 in Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News & World Report
*Currently eligible for STEM OPT
HOW TO APPLY
calvin.edu/international Submit your application by January 1 to have the application fee waived. Submit all application materials by April 1: •
Common Application or Calvin Application
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High school/college transcripts
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National exam test results (if applicable)
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The international student financial aid form (and supporting documents)
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English proficiency test scores (if needed) [TOEFL: 80, TOEFL: 4 on new scoring scale, IELTS 6.5, DUOLINGO: 110]
You can apply as “test optional.” This means we don’t require SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, though you’re welcome to submit them if you want to!
calvin.edu/apply
Apply now! Calvin University does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.
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