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Kuyper College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1365th overall and 33rd in Michigan
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
65.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$20,871 |
| Admission
Success rate |
49% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1058 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
291 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9781
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,662 (24,536 urban / 2,126 rural) |
| Households | 9,809 (2.64 people per house) |
| Families | 7,040 (3.17 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 683 |
| Pop. — Asian | 409 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 20 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 181 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,479 |
| Pop. — Other | 288 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Postbaccalaureate certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad |  |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Kuyper College?
Ranks 1523rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,200 | $12,200 | $12,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $524 | $524 | $524 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $585 | $585 | $585 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,200 | $12,200 | $12,200 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $524 | $524 | $524 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $585 | $585 | $585 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $20,871 | $20,871 | $20,871 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,955 | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $14,771 | $14,771 | $14,771 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,508  $12,724 |
$11,508  $12,724 |
$11,508  $12,724 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $587  $524 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,700  $6,100 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,465  $1,523 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $3,015  $3,184 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,465  $1,523 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,465  $1,523 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 241 (123 male / 118 female) |
| Admitted | 118 (65 male / 53 female) |
| Admission rate | 49% |
| First-time Enrollment | 68 (32 male / 36 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 67 (32 male / 35 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 291 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Kuyper College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Kuyper College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCCAA |
|---|
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 859th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 91% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1056th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 9% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 540 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 518 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 920 / 1058 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 160 |
| Meals per Week | 20 |
| Room Fee | $2,600 |
| Board Fee | $3,500 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Kuyper College Ranks 802nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,006 | 18 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,608 | 30 |  65% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,118 | 36 |  78% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,546 | 30 |  65% |
| Any financial aid type | 42 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Kuyper College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 15 | 8 | 23 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 3 | 12 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 87 | 120 | 207 |
Race Unknown | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| Total | 138 | 153 | 291 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Kuyper College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 20 | 18 | 38 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 23 | 20 | 43 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Kuyper College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 13 | |
| 3 | 10 | 13 | |
| 7 | 6 | 13 | |
| 7 | 2 | 9 | |
| 5 | 1 | 6 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Kuyper College Ranks 2526th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $45,148 ($46,451 male / $43,324 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 12 (7 male / 5 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 12 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $159,217 |
Kuyper College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Kuyper College is a ministry-focused Christian leadership college located in Grand Rapids Charter Township, just northeast of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kuyper College was founded in 1939 as the Reformed Bible Institute with a three-year curriculum. On April 21, 2006, the RBC changed its name to Kuyper College Abraham Kuyper, a Dutch Calvinist Theologian, considered the father of Neo-Calvinism.
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