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Private 4-YearMTA ParticipantKent County

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI

A private Christian liberal arts university with core curriculum rooted in humanities, sciences, and faith-informed inquiry.

Enrollment
3,421
6-year graduation
62%
Founded
1876
Carnegie
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Overview

A private Christian liberal arts university with core curriculum rooted in humanities, sciences, and faith-informed inquiry.

Location
Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI
Founded
1876
Sector
Private 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
169080

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Institution Type

Independent bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Calvin University — 42 total credits (34 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Calvin University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
32%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

3,421

↑ 81 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
20203,7452,8468992,472
20213,6642,7858792,418
20223,5832,7238602,365
20233,5022,6628402,311
20243,4212,6008212,258

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
39%
6-year graduation rate
62%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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