Apply before December 1 (January 1 for Canadians) and we'll waive your application fee.
Tell us who you are, and we’ll help you get started!
We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year — apply now!
How to Apply
Regular Admission Standards
- GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) in college preparatory courses
- ACT or SAT scores: see below
- 3 years of college prep math, beginning with Algebra 1
- High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
- These are the minimum requirements for admission. A first-year student profile reflects the middle 50% of our students.
ACT (#1968) |
SAT (#1095) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engl | Math | Reading | Composite | Reading | Math |
| 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 470 | 470 |
| The writing sections of the ACT and SAT are not required. | |||||
For more specific standards, find yourself on the list at left.
Application Deadlines
Completed applications are considered on a rolling basis until the deadlines below. For maximum scholarship consideration, apply by February 1.
| Fall Sem | Jan Interim | Spring Sem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Aug. 15 | N/A | Jan. 15 |
| Transfer | Aug. 15 | N/A | Jan. 15 |
| Canadian | Aug. 15 | N/A | Jan. 15 |
| International | April 1 | N/A | Dec. 15* |
| Non-Degree | Students applying for readmission or non-degree seeking students are admitted on a space-available basis until the first day of classes. | ||
| Readmit | |||
*We do not accept international applications mid-year unless you are an international student in the U.S. who is transferring to Calvin.
Calvin College does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.
