Kuyper College
Kuyper College is a private research university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling about 145 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 69.10% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,066 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,644 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.10% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 145 89.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
Kuyper College: what the data shows
Common questions about Kuyper College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kuyper College?
Kuyper College is located in Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP 49525-9781).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Kuyper College public or private?
Kuyper College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Kuyper College cost?
Published tuition: $27,660.
Average net price after aid: $15,644.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,024 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,765 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,865 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,243 |
| $110,001+ | $21,321 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $110,640.
How hard is it to get into Kuyper College?
Admission rate: 69.10%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Kuyper College?
Total enrollment: 145 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kuyper College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 59.0%.
What do graduates of Kuyper College earn?
Median earnings: $33,956 six years after entry; $41,066 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,389.
43.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kuyper College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (20 completions)
- Social Work (10 completions)
- CIP 390601 (4 completions)
- CIP 520201 (3 completions)
- CIP 240102 (2 completions)
- CIP 240199 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kuyper College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.10%; completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $41,066 at 10 years; net price $15,644. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$27,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kuyper College was $27,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,644
2024 Value
In 2024 Kuyper College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,644.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,576 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,644 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$110,640 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Kuyper College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kuyper College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Kuyper College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,454 | $18,454 | $16,586 |
| 2014 | $19,084 | $19,084 | $18,599 |
| 2015 | $19,544 | $19,544 | $17,932 |
| 2016 | $20,342 | $20,342 | $15,728 |
| 2017 | $21,090 | $21,090 | $14,558 |
| 2018 | $21,989 | $21,989 | $19,531 |
| 2019 | $22,886 | $22,886 | $20,716 |
| 2020 | $23,970 | $23,970 | $18,297 |
| 2021 | $24,630 | $24,630 | $21,208 |
| 2022 | $25,370 | $25,370 | $18,964 |
| 2023 | $26,390 | $26,390 | $28,458 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.10% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kuyper College in 2024 is 145 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.91% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.91% of students graduating from Kuyper College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kuyper College.
Return on Investment
$21,389 Median Student Debt
$41,066 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
556.26% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kuyper College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 10 completions
CIP 39.0601: 4 completions
CIP 52.0201: 3 completions
CIP 24.0102: 2 completions
CIP 24.0199: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Kuyper College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kuyper College graduates.
About
Kuyper College is a private non-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, offering 6 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 145 students. The admission rate is 69.10%. The institution maintains a 50.00% graduation rate. Approximately 43.14% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9781
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Kuyper College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Kuyper College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $27,660 and average net price is $15,644 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Kuyper College?
The admission rate is 69.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Kuyper College earn?
Median earnings are $33,956 six years after entry and $41,066 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kuyper College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kuyper College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,389.
How big is Kuyper College?
Total enrollment is about 145 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Kuyper College public or private?
Kuyper College is a private nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Is Kuyper College an HBCU?
No. Kuyper College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kuyper College a tribal college?
No. Kuyper College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kuyper College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kuyper College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.3%).
Is Kuyper College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Kuyper College: Other Protestant.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.