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74.2%Acceptance
$38,670Tuition
2,921Students
77%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,375Earnings
#12 in MichiganPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Christian Reformed

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$38,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,670
Average Net Price
$24,783
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,950
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,600
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,920
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,249
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,974
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,973
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,732
$110,001+ $28,027

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Cost Overview

Families at Calvin University pay an average net price of $24,783 per year after financial aid. The actual cost varies dramatically by income, from $17,974 for middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000 to $28,027 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, that translates to roughly $71,000 to $112,000 total.

Calvin graduates carry a median debt of $23,250, resulting in monthly loan payments of $246. With median earnings of $58,375 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5% of gross income. The university's Reformed Christian identity attracts families who value faith-integrated education despite the premium cost. Students receiving institutional grants average $26,448 in aid, though only 25% qualify for these awards.

Middle-class families in the $30,000-$48,000 income range get the sweetest deal here, paying less than higher-earning households thanks to generous need-based aid.

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