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Interested in attending Calvin University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Calvin University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

71
%
Acceptance rate
3.69
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint
August 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Calvin University?

71%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Calvin accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,719 people applied and 3,365 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1840 / 2459 (75%)
Men
1525 / 2260 (67%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Calvin University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Calvin University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Calvin University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Calvin considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Calvin University?

3.69
Average High School GPA
1203
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Calvin University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 24% of freshmen who attended Calvin were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 53% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
33%
3.75-3.99
30%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
4%

Calvin is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

45%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

14%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
601
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
602
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
Composite Mean
1203
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Calvin University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification

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