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3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
OPEID College Code: 00224100
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General Phone: (616) 526-6000
President: Gaylen Byker
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
Highest Degree: Master's
Local Area: Midsized City
Student Enrollment: 4,092
College Mascot: Knights
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Calvin College - Details

General

Admission

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Degrees Offered

Enrolled Students

Faculty and Wages

Athletics

Graduation Rates

Campus Security

Student Services

Remedial Services Offered
Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
Employment Services Offered
Placement Services For Graduates Offered

Special Learning Opportunities

Study Abroad Opportunities
Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

State Approved for Certification

ROTC

Army

Religious Affiliation

Christian Reformed Church

Website

www.calvin.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

College Carnegie Classifications

Basic Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Classification

Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence

Graduate Classification

Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)

Undergraduate Profile Classification

Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In

Enrollment Classification

Very High Undergraduate

Size Classification

Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

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Admission Links

Admissions: www.calvin.edu
Online Application: Apply Online

Admission Fees Fall 2009

Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credit
AP Credit

Applicant Considerations

High School or Secondary School GPA

Required

High School or Secondary School Rank

Recommended

High School or Secondary School Record

Required

College Preparatory Program Completion

Required

Recommendation Consideration

Required

Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)

Required

TOEFL

Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009

	Male	Female	Total
Number of Applicants	1,111	1,418	2,529
Number Granted Admission (%)	1,026 (92%)	1,320 (93%)	2,346 (93%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)	452 (44%)	493 (37%)	945 (40%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009

	Number	Percent (%)
SAT ® Exam	298	32%
ACT ® Exam	783	83%

Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009

	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading	530	670
SAT ® Math	540	660
SAT ® Writing	-	-

ACT ® Composite	23	29
ACT ® English	22	30
ACT ® Math	23	29

Note:

The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Links and Information

Website: Financial Aid Office
FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%

Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09

	Loan	Federal Grant	State/Local Grant	Institutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving	58%	18%	46%	96%
Avg Amount Receiving	$7,969	$4,631	$2,113	$8,401

Federal Loan Default Rates

	2008	2007	2006
Default Rate (%)	0.8%	0.7%	1.0%
Number in Default	7	6	8
Number in Repayment	862	784	789

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Undergraduate Student Expenses

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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.

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	2009-10	2008-09	2007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees	$24,035	$23,165	$21,685
In-State Tuition and Fees	$24,035	$23,165	$21,685
Out of State Tuition and Fees	$24,035	$23,165	$21,685
Books and Supplies	$980	$860	$810

Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board	$8,275	$7,970	$7,460
Other Expenses	$2,030	$1,915	$1,825
Off Campus
Room and Board	$8,275	$7,970	$7,460
Other Expenses	$2,355	$2,225	$2,125
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$3,550	$2,225	$3,175

Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District	$35,320	$33,910	$31,780
In-State	$35,320	$33,910	$31,780
Out of State	$35,320	$33,910	$31,780
Off Campus
In-District	$35,645	$34,220	$32,080
In-State	$35,645	$34,220	$32,080
Out of State	$35,645	$34,220	$32,080
Off Campus with Family
In-District	$28,565	$27,340	$25,670
In-State	$28,565	$27,340	$25,670
Out of State	$28,565	$27,340	$25,670

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

	Bachelor	Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree	11	-
Biology Degree	42	-

Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree	29	-
Business Administration Degree	62	-
Management Information Systems Degree	7	-
Corporate Communications Degree	32	-

Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree	13	-
Media Studies Degree	9	-

Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree	9	-

Education
Curriculum and Instruction Degree	-	7
Education Administration Degree	-	3
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Degree	-	9
Elementary Education Degree	45	-
Reading Teacher Education Degree	-	1
Science Teacher Education Degree	3	-
Special Education Teaching Degree	11	-

Engineering
Engineering Degree	62	-

English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree	45	-

Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree	3	-

Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree	3	-
German Language and Literature Degree	2	-
Latin Language and Literature Degree	1	-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree	29	-

Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing, Other Degree	56	-
Occupational Therapy Degree	3	-
Speech and Language Pathology Degree	21	-

History
History Degree	27	-

Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree	-	-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree	25	-
Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology Degree	3	-

Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree	12	-

Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree	2	-

Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree	22	-
Religious Studies Degree	9	-

Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree	5	-
Geology and Earth Science Degree	4	-
Physics Degree	4	-

Psychology
Psychology Degree	41	-

Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree	34	-

Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree	29	-
Parks and Recreation Degree	9	-

Social Sciences
Development Economics and International Development Degree	25	-
Economics Degree	9	-
Geography Degree	5	-
International Relations and Affairs Degree	11	-
Political Science Degree	12	-
Social Sciences Degree	2	-
Sociology Degree	14	-

Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree	5	-
Cinematography and Film Degree	21	-
Drama Degree	7	-
Film Studies Degree	3	-
Music Degree	16	-
Music Performance Degree	3	-
Voice and Opera Degree	1	-
Art Studies Degree	24	-

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 4,092

Undergraduate: 4,015

Graduate: 77

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

Male: 1,881

Female: 2,211

Undergraduate Gender

Male: 1,856

Female: 2,159

Graduate Gender

Male: 25

Female: 52

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

Full-Time: 3,895

Part-Time: 197

Undergraduate Attendance

Full-Time: 3,883

Part-Time: 132

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time: 12

Part-Time: 65

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	338	8%
American Indian	13	0.3%
Black	88	2%
Asian	124	3%
Hispanic	68	2%
White	3,317	81%
Unknown	144	4%

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	79	2%
Ages 18-19	1,676	41%
Ages 20-21	1,735	42%
Ages 22-24	454	11%
Ages 25-29	81	2%
Ages 30-34	23	0.6%
Ages 35-39	13	0.3%
Ages 40-49	19	0.5%
Ages 50-65	8	0.2%
Age Over 65	4	0.1%

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	917	765	152
Faculty Status	364	363	1
Tenured Faculty	215	215	-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	395	325	70
Primarily Instruction	395	325	70
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	154	144	10
Other Professionals	117	96	21
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	251	200	51
Clerical And Secretarial	123	87	36
Skilled Crafts	41	37	4
Service and/or Maintenance	53	44	9

Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty	$67,097 (325)	$69,240 (215)	$62,910 (110)
Professor	$76,402 (145)	$76,983 (116)	$74,079 (29)
Associate Professor	$65,523 (73)	$66,096 (45)	$64,601 (28)
Assistant Professor	$56,588 (98)	$56,514 (48)	$56,658 (50)
Instructor	$44,402 (9)	$44,923 (6)	$43,360 (3)

Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$67,097 (325)	$69,240 (215)	$62,910 (110)
Professor	$76,402 (145)	$76,983 (116)	$74,079 (29)
Associate Professor	$65,523 (73)	$66,096 (45)	$64,601 (28)
Assistant Professor	$56,588 (98)	$56,514 (48)	$56,658 (50)
Instructor	$44,402 (9)	$44,923 (6)	$43,360 (3)

Overall Athletic Team Information

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)

	Total	Men's Teams	Women's Teams

Participants
All Athletes	353	179	174
Unduplicated Athletes	346	179	167
Baseball	28	28	-
Basketball	29	14	15
All Track Combined	128	73	55
Golf	15	10	5
Soccer	43	21	22
Softball	13	-	13
Swimming and Diving	54	24	30
Tennis	19	9	10
Volleyball	24	-	24

Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches	-	$18,023	$18,127
Assistant Coaches	-	$2,463	$3,036

Coaches
All Coaches	57	28	29
Baseball	4	4	-
Head Coaches	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	3	3	-
Basketball	7	4	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	5	3	2
All Track Combined	21	11	10
Head Coaches	4	2	2
Assistant Coaches	17	9	8
Golf	2	1	1
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	-	-	-
Soccer	6	3	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	2	2
Softball	2	-	2
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1
Swimming and Diving	8	4	4
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	6	3	3
Tennis	3	1	2
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1
Volleyball	4	-	4
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	3	-	3

Retention Rates

Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%

Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students	75%

By Gender
Male	71%
Female	78%

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	83%
American Indian	50%
Black	40%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	55%
White	75%
Unknown	74%

By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less	55%
5 Years	73%
6 Years	75%

Crime Statistics

	2007-08	2006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related	-	1
Liquor Related	4	3

Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary	12	10
On Campus
Burglary	19	16
Vehicle Theft	1	-

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