Calvin University Acceptance Rate
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,719
- Admitted
- 3,365
- Yield
- 21.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Calvin University's acceptance rate has fallen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 71.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,679 to 4,719 (+28%) over that period.
Its 71.3% rate makes Calvin University more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.8% for women vs 67.5% for men, a 7.3-point gap). Calvin University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,679 | 2,691 | 73.1% | 951 |
| 2015–16 | 3,824 | 2,840 | 74.3% | 944 |
| 2016–17 | 3,997 | 2,986 | 74.7% | 925 |
| 2017–18 | 3,221 | 2,689 | 83.5% | 889 |
| 2018–19 | 3,847 | 3,038 | 79% | 825 |
| 2019–20 | 3,416 | 2,627 | 76.9% | 790 |
| 2020–21 | 3,199 | 2,342 | 73.2% | 644 |
| 2021–22 | 3,986 | 2,992 | 75.1% | 736 |
| 2022–23 | 4,079 | 3,027 | 74.2% | 617 |
| 2023–24 | 4,719 | 3,365 | 71.3% | 725 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,459 | 1,840 | 74.8% |
| Men | 2,260 | 1,525 | 67.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–670 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 540–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 14% |
How Calvin University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Calvin University's acceptance rate?
Calvin University's acceptance rate is 71.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,365 admitted of 4,719 applicants).
Is Calvin University test optional?
Calvin University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Calvin University?
Calvin University received 4,719 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,365.
What SAT score do you need for Calvin University?
Admitted students at Calvin University typically scored 530–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Calvin University getting harder to get into?
Calvin University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 71.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.calvin.edu/.