More selective than 66% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Calvin University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Calvin University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Calvin University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 660 |
| SAT math | 533 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1083 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Calvin University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 550–660 | 533–670 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 530–670 | 540–670 | 22–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Calvin University compared with other Michigan colleges?
Calvin University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Siena Heights University | 69% | 39% | $17,124 |
| 12 | Kuyper College | 69% | 50% | $15,644 |
| 13 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | 69% | 48% | $32,811 |
| 14 | University of Michigan-Flint | 70% | 40% | $7,007 |
| 15 | Calvin University | 71% | 74% | $22,992 |
| 16 | Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | 48% | $10,775 |
| 17 | Adrian College | 73% | 48% | $25,368 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo College | 75% | 76% | $19,072 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | 67% | $15,232 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Calvin University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Calvin University admissions questions
What is the Calvin University acceptance rate?
Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,365 of 4,719 applicants were admitted.
Does Calvin University require the SAT or ACT?
Calvin University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Calvin University?
The middle 50% of Calvin University enrolled first-year students scored 1083–1330 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Calvin University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (725 of 3,365).
Is Calvin University getting harder to get into?
Calvin University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Calvin University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Calvin University overview