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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: Randolph K. Flechsig
- Website: www.davenport.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 11,606
- College Alias: DU
- College Mascot: Panthers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Davenport University prepares individuals and organizations to excel in the knowledge-driven environment of the 21st century.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - DU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 570 | 733 | 1,303 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 543 (95%) | 647 (88%) | 1,190 (91%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 371 (68%) | 495 (77%) | 866 (73%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 62% | 49% | 58% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,383 | $3,051 | $2,242 | $4,826 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 508 | 305 | 309 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,103 | 5,864 | 5,821 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,956 | $9,380 | $8,880 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,956 | $9,380 | $8,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,750 | $4,450 | $4,200 |
| Other Expenses | $2,989 | $2,989 | $2,989 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,424 | $8,224 | $8,024 |
| Other Expenses | $2,989 | $2,989 | $2,989 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,989 | $2,989 | $2,989 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,295 | $18,319 | $17,269 |
| Out of State | $19,295 | $18,319 | $17,269 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,969 | $22,093 | $21,093 |
| Out of State | $22,969 | $22,093 | $21,093 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,545 | $13,869 | $13,069 |
| Out of State | $14,545 | $13,869 | $13,069 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,606 Undergraduate: 10,817 Graduate: 789
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,255 Female: 8,351
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,925 Female: 7,892
- Graduate Gender Male: 330 Female: 459
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,294 Part-Time: 8,312
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,196 Part-Time: 7,621
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 98 Part-Time: 691
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 36 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 52 | 0.4% |
| Black | 2,189 | 19% |
| Asian | 223 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 3% |
| White | 6,650 | 57% |
| Unknown | 2,095 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 83 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 958 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 859 | 7% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,451 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,515 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,905 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,498 | 13% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,831 | 16% |
| Ages 50-65 | 491 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.07% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 697 | 625 | 72 |
| Faculty Status | 131 | 131 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 131 | 131 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 131 | 131 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 134 | 134 | - |
| Other Professionals | 324 | 290 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 108 | 70 | 38 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 74 | 51 | 23 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 34 | 19 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,378 (42) | $61,528 (24) | $56,512 (18) |
| Professor | $68,646 (7) | $67,486 (6) | $75,607 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $64,011 (12) | $64,330 (8) | $63,374 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,966 (4) | $59,682 (3) | $48,818 (1) |
| Instructor | $53,545 (19) | $54,009 (7) | $53,275 (12) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,546 (89) | $56,973 (29) | $57,824 (60) |
| Professor | $66,799 (4) | - (-) | $66,799 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $58,101 (27) | $59,462 (12) | $57,012 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,730 (8) | $60,786 (1) | $53,865 (7) |
| Instructor | $56,957 (50) | $54,868 (16) | $57,941 (34) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,026 (131) | $53,368 (53) | $49,435 (78) |
| Professor | $63,558 (11) | $67,486 (6) | $58,845 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $52,607 (39) | $54,923 (20) | $50,169 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,842 (12) | $57,196 (4) | $44,666 (8) |
| Instructor | $48,514 (69) | $47,667 (23) | $48,938 (46) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $474,282 | $259,084 | $215,198 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 118 | 65 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 89 | 52 | 37 |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Golf | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Soccer | 42 | 26 | 16 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,250 | $11,062 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,667 | $6,250 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 23% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 7% |
| 6 Years | 9% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 1 |
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