Applying to Calvin

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
71.31%	1,200

Calvin University's acceptance rate is 71.31% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,719 students applied and 3,365 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Calvin.

Calvin's acceptance rate is the 10th lowest among 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,200 and the ACT score is 25 at Calvin. Calvin's SAT score ranks 9th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Calvin, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Calvin University is 71.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.55%. 2,260 men and 2,459 women applied to Calvin and 1,525 men and 1,840 women students were accepted.

Among them, 364 men and 361 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Calvin.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Calvin
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,719	2,260	2,459	0	0
Admitted	3,365	1,525	1,840	0	0
Enrolled	725	364	361	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.31%	67.48%	74.83%	-	-
Yield	21.55%	23.87%	19.62%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Calvin University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 323 students (45% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 99 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Calvin.

The median SAT score is 1,200 with 600 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at Calvin. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Calvin University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Calvin
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1070	1200	1340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	600	670
SAT Math	540	600	670
ACT Composite	22	25	30
ACT Math	20	25	28
ACT English	21	25	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Calvin University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Calvin. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Calvin University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Calvin Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools of Calvin University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Calvin.

Admission Information for Applying to Calvin
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	www.calvin.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.calvin.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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