PURSUING EXCELLENCE
Calvin University is a four-year Christian 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.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED TESTS
National/International examination results are required (i.e., IGCSE, WASSCE, etc.).
ACT, SAT, and CLT score submissions are optional for all international students.
Students attending schools with English language instruction: English test scores may be optional..
Students attending schools with non-English instruction:
TOEFL: 80 internet-based test
IELTS: 6.5 minimum
DUOLINGO score: 110 minimum
See full details at calvin.edu/go/apply-intl
QUICK FACTS
RATIO
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 60+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 17% U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR 15% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
73% STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS 97% 2024 GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE
DIII ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
At Calvin, we know that there are countless grading systems around the world. We automatically convert your grades to the U.S. GPA system when you apply, so you can get the merit-based academic scholarships that you deserve.
Once earned, these scholarships are renewable for up to five years of undergraduate study as long as satisfactory academic progress is maintained. See the table below for the converted GPA required for these scholarships.
AMOUNT SCHOLARSHIP AVERAGE SCORES OF RECIPIENTS
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
Although Calvin awards generous financial aid to international students, families should be prepared to contribute at least $30,000 per year towards total expenses.
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
$14,000
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 in October.
*Requirements in the 2025–26 school year. Find the latest requirements and more information
