- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $27,708 a year (2022–23)
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Kuyper College reported an acceptance rate of 69% for fall 2024.
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Kuyper College GPA requirements
Kuyper College 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 Kuyper College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Kuyper College acceptance rate
Kuyper College admitted 123 of 178 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kuyper College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 161 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Kuyper College 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 |
| 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| 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 |
Kuyper College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Kuyper College 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,708 a year at Kuyper College 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
Can I get into Kuyper College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Kuyper College admitted 69% 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.
What percent of applicants does Kuyper College accept?
Kuyper College's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 123 of 178 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Kuyper College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Kuyper College admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Kuyper College look for?
Kuyper College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report 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.
Does Kuyper College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Kuyper College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Kuyper College didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Kuyper College?
A lot: Kuyper College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, 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.
Does it matter at Kuyper College if a parent went there?
No. Kuyper College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Kuyper College?
Yes. Kuyper College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Kuyper College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,708 a year at Kuyper College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Kuyper College require an essay?
Yes. Kuyper College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Kuyper College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kuyper CollegeU.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.
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