Calvin University is a private, nonprofit liberal arts university founded in 1876 and affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan — one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest — Calvin is consistently ranked among the finest Christian liberal arts universities in the nation, earning the #4 spot among Regional Universities Midwest and the #1 ranking for Best Undergraduate Teaching by U.S. News & World Report in 2026. With an enrollment of approximately 3,700 students representing roughly 50 countries, Calvin offers more than 100 majors and programs across disciplines ranging from engineering and nursing to art, theology, and the sciences. The university's 400-acre wooded campus includes a restored ecosystem, observatory, and proximity to the vibrant Grand Rapids arts and business community. Calvin's educational philosophy integrates rigorous academic inquiry with Christian faith and a commitment to justice and service. The university's renowned January Series brings leading global thinkers to campus each year. Calvin graduates are known for their intellectual depth, professional competence, and ethical leadership across every sector of society.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$40500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $39,350
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
