First-Year Profile (middle 50%)
- GPA (4.0 scale): 3.3-3.9
- ACT Composite: 23-28
- SAT Critical Reading and Math: 1070-1290
Admission Standards
- GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) in college preparatory courses
- ACT composite score of 20 or SAT combined score of 940 (critical reading & math)
- 3 years of college prep math, beginning with Algebra 1 (curriculum recommendations)
- Applicants must be high school graduates or have earned an equivalent degree (GED).
The Committee on Admissions will review applicants who fall below the GPA and ACT/SAT requirements on an individual basis.
Paying for Calvin
- Tuition: $21,460
- Room and Board: $7,460
- 92% receive aid (including scholarships, loans, & grants)
- Average Need-Based Award: $16,000
- 58% receive Academic Scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000 per year