DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY (DU)
- 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.
- Grand Rapids, MI 49512
- OPEID College Code: 00224900
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- General Phone: (616) 698-7111
- President: Richard Pappas
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 11,507
- College Alias: DU
- College Mascot: Panthers
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- Website
- www.davenport.edu

- Mission Statement
- Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,207 | 3,540 | 5,747 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,825 (83%) | 3,023 (85%) | 4,848 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 890 (49%) | 1,162 (38%) | 2,052 (42%) |
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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.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 37% | 61% | 82% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,355 | $3,784 | $2,059 | $4,165 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% |
| Number in Default | 390 | 434 | 508 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,185 | 6,007 | 8,103 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,266 | $10,690 | $9,956 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,266 | $10,690 | $9,956 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,266 | $10,690 | $9,956 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,300 | $4,990 | $4,750 |
| Other Expenses | $4,640 | $4,230 | $2,989 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $8,632 | $8,424 |
| Other Expenses | $4,640 | $4,230 | $2,989 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,640 | $4,230 | $2,989 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $25,806 | $21,510 | $19,295 |
| In-State | $25,806 | $21,510 | $19,295 |
| Out of State | $25,806 | $21,510 | $19,295 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,006 | $25,152 | $22,969 |
| In-State | $27,006 | $25,152 | $22,969 |
| Out of State | $27,006 | $25,152 | $22,969 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $17,506 | $16,520 | $14,545 |
| In-State | $17,506 | $16,520 | $14,545 |
| Out of State | $17,506 | $16,520 | $14,545 |
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.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,507 Undergraduate: 10,031 Graduate: 1,476
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,925 Female: 7,582
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,297 Female: 6,734
- Graduate Gender Male: 628 Female: 848
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,488 Part-Time: 8,019
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,359 Part-Time: 6,672
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 129 Part-Time: 1,347
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 52 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,230 | 19% |
| Asian | 318 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 365 | 3% |
| White | 6,143 | 53% |
| Unknown | 2,399 | 21% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 53 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 892 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,094 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,491 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,425 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,903 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,428 | 12% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,676 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 524 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 12 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 598 | 550 | 48 |
| Faculty Status | 152 | 150 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 133 | 131 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 133 | 131 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 130 | 130 | - |
| Other Professionals | 237 | 222 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 98 | 67 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 62 | 46 | 16 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 21 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,302 (59) | $62,235 (33) | $62,388 (26) |
| Professor | $74,377 (6) | $73,366 (5) | $79,433 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $64,428 (18) | $65,187 (11) | $63,235 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,142 (3) | $65,643 (2) | $58,140 (1) |
| Instructor | $58,764 (32) | $55,905 (15) | $61,286 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,348 (72) | $63,777 (25) | $61,588 (47) |
| Professor | $78,142 (2) | - (-) | $78,142 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $64,881 (13) | $67,104 (7) | $62,288 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,768 (17) | $61,030 (7) | $57,184 (10) |
| Instructor | $62,257 (40) | $63,409 (11) | $61,820 (29) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,098 (131) | $57,902 (58) | $54,664 (73) |
| Professor | $71,767 (8) | $73,366 (5) | $69,102 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $59,671 (31) | $61,188 (18) | $57,571 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,343 (20) | $53,425 (9) | $47,820 (11) |
| Instructor | $54,417 (72) | $54,203 (26) | $54,537 (46) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,912,584 | $1,085,897 | $826,687 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 439 | 287 | 152 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 381 | 251 | 130 |
| Baseball | 61 | 61 | - |
| Basketball | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Golf | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 30 | 30 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Other Sports | 33 | 33 | - |
| Bowling | 35 | 26 | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,949 | $17,257 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,913 | $4,119 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 59 | 32 | 27 |
| 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 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Other Sports | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Bowling | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 30% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 0.7% |
| 5 Years | 2% |
| 6 Years | 7% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009