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.).
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ACT, SAT, and CLT score submissions are optional for all international students.
Students attending schools with English language instruction: English test scores are 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
2024-25 COST OF ATTENDANCE
QUICK FACTS
12:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO
3,364 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
55+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
18% U.S. ETHNIC MINORITIES
14% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
83% STUDENTS WITH INTERNSHIPS
98% 2023 GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE
25 NCAA DIII ATHLETIC TEAMS
Every new international student at Calvin receives the Mosaic Award, $4,000 PER YEAR.
$25,000
Average financial aid package
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
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
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on information provided in your application.
$16,000
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
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 2024–25 school year. Find the latest requirements and more information about financial aid at calvin.edu/go/academic-scholarships.
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.
