Calvin University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,240

Cost of attendance at Calvin University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,240

Cost of attendance at Calvin University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Calvin University was $27,120. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Calvin University

Calvin University net price calculator

$27,120

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Calvin University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$27,120	$638 (2%)	$20,855	$20,357	$21,849	$25,126	$29,910
2021	$26,482	$1,470 (5%)	$22,080	$22,475	$22,329	$24,891	$29,486
2020	$27,952	$2,101 (8%)	$21,344	$21,920	$23,773	$26,778	$30,868
2019	$25,851	$455 (2%)	$20,797	$20,314	$23,129	$25,123	$29,029
2018	$26,306	$860 (3%)	$19,824	$20,509	$22,057	$25,658	$29,999
2017	$25,446	$566 (2%)	$16,882	$18,002	$22,370	$24,431	$30,179
2016	$26,012	$18	$16,429	$17,995	$22,044	$26,132	$30,106
2015	$25,994	$894 (4%)	$15,867	$18,910	$22,002	$26,194	$29,535
2014	$25,100	--	$16,979	$19,764	$22,203	$25,430	$28,923

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Calvin University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$52,840	$234	$38,240	$13,300	$1,300
2021	$52,606	$1,706 (3%)	$37,806	$13,500	$1,300
2020	$50,900	$2,000 (4%)	$36,300	$13,300	$1,300
2019	$48,900	$2,110 (5%)	$34,600	$13,100	$1,200
2018	$46,790	$1,520 (3%)	$33,100	$12,590	$1,100
2017	$45,270	$1,220 (3%)	$31,730	$12,440	$1,100
2016	$44,050	$1,430 (3%)	$30,660	$12,290	$1,100
2015	$42,620	$1,425 (3%)	$29,635	$11,985	$1,000
2014	$41,195	$1,840 (5%)	$28,250	$11,895	$1,050
2013	$39,355	--	$26,705	$11,620	$1,030

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Calvin University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,800 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Calvin University is $1,200 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Calvin University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Calvin University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,500

If living off-campus, with family: $3,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,500
How much is Calvin University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Calvin University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Calvin University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$915	$660
For out-of-state students	$915	$660

Housing and Meal

**Calvin University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Calvin University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,800	99	2,453
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,800	99	2,517
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,600	21	2,391
2019	N/A	N/A	$10,400	99	2,534
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,990	21	2,534
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,840	0	2,527
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,690	0	2,515

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Calvin University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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