Kuyper College
3333 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Kuyper College
About this school
Kuyper College (formerly Reformed Bible College), founded in 1939, is a private, church-affiliated college. Its 34-acre campus is located in Grand Rapids.
- www.kuyper.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:208
- Men:80 Men (38.5%)
- Women:128 Women (61.5%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Kuyper College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 1 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 3 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3333 East Beltline, NE |
City, State, Zip | Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9749 |
Phone | (616) 988-3621 |
Fax | (616) 222-3045 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 154 applicants were admitted |
Women | 77% of 109 applicants were admitted |
Men | 64% of 45 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 60 (53%) of 113 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 44 (52%) of 84 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 16 (55%) of 29 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.30 |
375 And Above | 44% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 8% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 6% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 14% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 6% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 447 average |19-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 3% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 18% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 58% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 21% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $21,090 (68.2%)
- Room & Board: - $7,254 (23.46%)
- Other Expenses: - $800 (2.59%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,780 (5.76%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Kuyper College accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 20 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002311 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 27 (96.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 26 (96.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 26 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2 (7.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 69% |
Average Award | $16,518 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 26 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,498 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 17 (65.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,899 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1 (3.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 137 (93.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 125 (91.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 125 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 5 (4.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 77% |
Average Award | $18,369 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 125 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,426 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 95 (76.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,820 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5 (4.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 14 (9.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,644 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 69% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $36,147 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Communication |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Handicapped Students, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
13
Part-Time Faculty
28
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
20%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 53% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 93,002 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 70 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Kuyper College provides visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
63.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
38.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
42.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
43.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (24)
- Accounting
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Child Development
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Area and ethnic studies, Agriculture, Architecture, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing, Communication technologies, Communication/journalism, Computer and information sciences, Construction trades, Education, Engineering, Engineering technologies, English, Family and consumer sciences, Foreign languages and literature, Health professions and related sciences, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Law/legal studies, Liberal arts/general studies, Library science, Mathematics and statistics, Mechanic and repair technologies, Military science and military technologies, Natural resources/environmental science, Other, Parks and recreation, Personal and culinary services, Philosophy and religious studies, Physical sciences, Precision production, Psychology, Public administration and social services, Science technologies, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Social sciences, Theology and religious vocations, Transportation and materials moving, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
192,294
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids
Campus Size
34 acres
Weather
Temperature | 14.7 average low in January, 78.7 average high in September |
Rain | 134 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Grand Rapids |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Grand Rapids |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
42% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
58%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | - |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Soccer | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Soccer | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Kuyper College offers choral groups, drama theatre, intramurals, student activities club, helping and nurturing during service, yearbook, roots
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
168
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
208
Women
128
Men
80
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.0% Asian
- 3.5% Black/African-American
- 0.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 85.6% White
- 3.0% Unknown
International Students
2.9% from 6 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported