- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–660 reading and writing, 533–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite
- Average net price: $26,374 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Calvin University reported: an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Calvin University reviews each application.
Calvin University GPA requirements
Calvin University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Calvin University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Calvin University acceptance rate
Calvin University admitted 4,058 of 5,723 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Calvin University (formerly Calvin College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 3,356 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Calvin University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 533 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1233 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Calvin University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Calvin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,374 a year at Calvin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Calvin University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Calvin University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Calvin University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Calvin University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Calvin University?
A lot: Calvin University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Calvin University look for?
Calvin University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Calvin University?
Calvin University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,058 of 5,723 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Calvin University test optional?
Yes. Calvin University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Calvin University students have?
The middle 50% of Calvin University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–660 in reading and writing and 533–670 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the average net price at Calvin University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,374 a year at Calvin University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Calvin University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Calvin University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Calvin University look at legacy status?
No. Calvin University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Calvin University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Calvin UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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