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Calvin University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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3201 Burton Street - SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(800) 688-0122
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
3
4
Mathematics
2
3
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
2
3
Academic Electives
3
3
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
3201 Burton Street, SE
Grand Rapids
MI
49546
Phone
(800) 688-0122
Fax
(616) 526-8551
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Not reported
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
74% of 4,079 applicants were admitted
Women
76% of 2,262 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 1,817 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
730 (24%) of 3,027 admitted students enrolled
Women
358 (21%) of 1,708 admitted students enrolled
Men
372 (28%) of 1,319 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
38%
3.75 - 3.99
32%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
2.4%
2.00 - 2.49
0.3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
22.3%
Score of 600 - 700
39%
Score of 500 - 600
31.6%
Score of 400 - 500
6.1%
Score of 300 - 400
1.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 560-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
18.3%
Score of 600 - 700
43.2%
Score of 500 - 600
32.4%
Score of 400 - 500
5.6%
Score of 300 - 400
0.5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
32.5%
Score of 24 - 29
44.7%
Score of 18 - 23
18.7%
Score of 12 - 17
4.1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
22.8%
Score of 24 - 29
43.1%
Score of 18 - 23
24.4%
Score of 12 - 17
9.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
37.4%
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
25.2%
Score of 12 - 17
3.3%
Score of 6 - 11
0.8%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 32%
Top quarter: 47%
Top half: 80%
National Merit Scholar
1%
Valedictorian
2%
Class President
1%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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