Kuyper College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7527 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2035 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1942 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #6 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Undergraduates
- 153
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.kuyper.edu
Kuyper College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kuyper College has an acceptance rate of 34% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 34% | 33% | 36% |
| Applicants | 195 | 137 | 58 |
| Admissions | 66 | 45 | 21 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 37 | 27 | 10 |
16 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 83 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 17 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (2%) |
| Asian | 3 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kuyper College is $27,708 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,529 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,147 |
| $48-75K | $23,337 |
| $75-110K | $21,442 |
| $110K+ | $30,165 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,390 | $5,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,390 | $5,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,390 | $5,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 145 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,620 |
Kuyper College majors
Kuyper College has granted 18 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 3 master's in Lay Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kuyper College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Lay Ministry | 3 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 18 | 3 |
Kuyper College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 56% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kuyper College has published 43 scientific papers with 559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Law, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 16 |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 2 | 15 |
| 2014 | 3 | 28 |
| 2015 | 2 | 13 |
| 2016 | 1 | 16 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 4 | 30 |
| 2019 | 2 | 100 |
| 2020 | 2 | 52 |
| 2021 | 0 | 38 |
| 2022 | 3 | 50 |
| 2023 | 8 | 67 |
General info
| Alternative names | KUYPER |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Motto | Ora et labora Pray and work |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 44 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3333 East Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49525-9781 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 199,000 |
| Phone | 6162223000 |