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Calvin University equips students to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI   |  www.calvin.edu

Mission

Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top-ranked, liberal arts institution that equips its nearly 3,300 students from 47 U.S. states, 49 countries, and four Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate-level offerings. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community-based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world-class faculty. The university’s 400-acre campus is located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ruling year info

1993

Principal Officer

Dr. Wiebe Boer

Main address

3201 Burton St SE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 USA

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EIN

38-3071514

NTEE code info

University or Technological (B43)

Undergraduate College (4-year) (B42)

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Higher Education

Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top-ranked, liberal arts institution that equips its nearly 3,300 students from 47 U.S. states, 49 countries, and four Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world. Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including a growing portfolio of graduate-level offerings. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community-based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world-class faculty. The university’s 400-acre campus is located in the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin's retention rate from first to second year is almost 90 percent, compared to 71 percent nationally and its five-year graduation rate is 73 percent, compared to 52 percent nationally. Calvin University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Learning of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

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Calvin University

Board of directors
as of 03/22/2023
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