Kuyper College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7636 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2040 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1947 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #55 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #6 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 161
- Male:Female Ratio
- 68:32
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 76% | 59% |
| Applicants | 178 | 104 | 74 |
| Admissions | 123 | 79 | 44 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 43 | 35 | 8 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
19 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 |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 70 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 (29%) |
| Hispanic | 19 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (4%) |
| Asian | 6 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kuyper College is $17,669 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 | $14,024 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,765 |
| $48-75K | $13,865 |
| $75-110K | $24,243 |
| $110K+ | $21,321 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,660 | $5,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,660 | $5,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,660 | $5,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 172 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,870 |
Kuyper College majors
Kuyper College has granted 19 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kuyper College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 10 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1 | 19 |
Kuyper College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 44% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kuyper College has published 45 scientific papers with 561 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, and Computer Science.
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 |
| 2024 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
General info
| Alternative names | KUYPER |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Motto | Ora et labora Pray and work |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 61 |
| 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 |