Calvin College
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Founded in 1876 as a primarily ministerial training college with less than 10 students, Calvin College has grown tremendously to become a diverse institution offers more than 100 programs that lead to Bachelor's degrees. Calvin College's more than 4,000 students are high academic achievers, and study everything from biochemical engineering and computer science, to nursing and music. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Higher Learning of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, several of Calvin College's academic programs are additionally accredited for their specific programs.

Over the years, this Christian liberal arts college in Michigan has gained much notoriety for its standard of academic excellence. It has been consistently ranked in U.S. News and World Report as a top liberal arts college, and it is one of only four colleges in the nation to receive a Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Averaging a lower tuition rate than most private schools, Calvin College is also ranked in Barron's Best Buys in College Education, as well as The Princeton Review.

At Calvin College, the college experience is much more than academics. Classes are taught mostly by Christian professors, who encourage students to develop a richer understanding of God. Many courses are also designed to prepare students to live the Christian life, and to maintain a close relationship with God and His mission throughout their lives. In addition to academics, Calvin College is a proponent of extracurricular activity to complement classroom learning. Students can participate in the more than 100 groups and organizations offered on campus, ranging from choir and jazz clubs to youth ministry and student senate.

As a student-centered, academically advanced college in Michigan, Calvin College is a top choice among those seeking a higher education based on Christian values.

Quick Facts:

• The Calvin College campus is over 400-acres of lush greens, and is located in Grand Rapids, a short drive to the city life of downtown, as well as beaches.


• When Calvin College was founded, seven students were enrolled. Today, more than 4,200 students from around the world attend this college in Michigan.


• Almost 10 percent of currently enrolled students are from foreign countries.


• Calvin College offers 17 Division III competitive sports teams and more than 50 intramural teams.


• 92 percent of Calvin College students receive some form of financial aid.