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Kuyper College

Grand Rapids, MI

3333 E. Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Phone: 616-222-3000

Fax: 616-222-3045

E-mail: admissions@kuyper.edu

Web site: www.reformed.edu

About:

Kuyper College is a ministry‐ and service&nadash;focused Christian leadership college from which alumni serve in more than 50 countries arouud the world. Founded in 1939 and locatted on 34 wooded acres, Kuyper provides access to internship opportunities throughout the Grand Rappids metro community of nearly 600,000 residents.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 360
  • 84% full-time, 16% part-time
  • 51% male, 49% female
  • 4.12% African American, 1.72% Asian American, 82.47% Caucasian, 3.09% Hispanic American, 0.69% Native American, 7.91% other
  • 18.5% out-of-state, 81.5% in-state; 32% transfer students, 7% international
  • 55% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 75%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 269 students applied; 247 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 92%

Faculty

  • 15:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 17 full-time faculty (47% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • 10 organizations and clubs
  • Greek life: Not offered

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Fall Fun Fest, Chapel, Bird House Dances, Koinania Kafe Coffee House, Christmas Banquet, SuperBowl Party, Robinette's Apple Orchard

Majors

  • 30 undergraduate programs
  • Most popular majors: 16% youth ministry, 16% social work, 14% pre-seminary and 8% education
  • Degrees Available: Associates, Bachelor’s
  • Special Academic Programs: Field education and internships throughout. More than 12 study-abroad semesters, International May term experience, preseason academic support.

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Winter semesters, plus a May session

Housing

  • 2 co-ed residence halls (by floor), campus apartments

Libraries

  • 1 library, 56,000 bound volumes, 240 periodicals, not available microforms, not available audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sundays

Wireless Access

  • Wireless network available throughout campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $14,694; $705 per credit hour
  • Required fees: $705
  • Room and board: $5,990
  • Books and supplies: $600

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA, institutional application
  • Types of aid available: Grants, loans, scholarships
  • 96% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $12,570 per year
  • Call 800-511-3749 or visit www.kuyper.edu for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: No
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.3
  • Average SAT score: 1045
  • Average ACT score: 23
  • Application fee: $25.00
  • Documents required: Application, essays, high school transcript, ACT or SAT test scores
  • Materials recommended: Interview
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Same as above plus college transcripts

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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