Admissions Facts

Kuyper College's beautiful wooded campus just a few miles from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides the ideal learning environment for ministry-focused Christian leadership. For more quick information on Kuyper, visit our online  fact sheet  or learn about The Kuyper Education Experience.

Mission
Kuyper College equips students with a biblical, Reformed worldview to serve effectively Christ's church and His world.

Accreditation
Kuyper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and The Association for Biblical Higher Education. The Social Work program is also accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Location
Grand Rapids, with its metropolitan population of 600,000, offers hundreds of churches, ministry organizations, non-profits, and businesses for internship and service-learning opportunities.

Student Body Diversity
As a reflection of Romans 5, Kuyper seeks to represent the diversity of the Kingdom of God. Our emphasis on intercultural diversity provides our student body with a representation of God's love for the whole world, as well as a visible and tangible example of how to live that love through our relationships with others.

• 48% Male / 52% Female
• Academic Profile
  • Average freshmen GPA: 3.6
  • Average freshmen ACT: 23
• 24% African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, Native-American, Multiracial and International students; 77% Caucasian
• Over 25 Christian denominations represented
• Of incoming students, 66% are new to college / 34% are transfer students
• 25% nontraditional students (over the age of 25)
• 38% from private schools
• 49% from public schools
• 13% homeschooled

Athletics and Activities
Kuyper College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) - Midwest Region. Presently Kuyper's Athletic Varsity program consists of Men's and Women's Basketball, as well as Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball. Our intramural program includes Indoor Soccer, Dodge-ball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, and much more. There are also dozens of other ways to get involved, from campus traditions to Student Clubs and Organizations.

Housing
Full-time, unmarried freshmen and sophomores under age 21 live in one of Kuyper's suite-style residence halls, or on-campus apartments unless living with family. All students (on-campus and off-campus) agree to the standards in the Student Handbook.

Academic Programs
Kuyper College has over 30 areas of study and every student graduates with two majors - one in their chosen field and one in Bible and theology. This integration of academics and Bible helps students see, understand and genuinely live all of life through the lens of Scripture.

Faculty Information
Kuyper has a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, which allows all of our full-time faculty to take a personal interest in each student's academic growth, as well as their spiritual and personal well-being. The average class size is 16 students. 

Tuition & Financial Aid
Kuyper College is an exceptional value with its cost significantly lower than comparable Christian colleges - an average of $6,000 less per year. 

• 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Tuition and Fees: $15,218
  • Room and Board (15 meals): $5,990
• Over 90% of Kuyper students receive financial aid
• Scholarships ranging from $500-$8,000
• Average financial aid package: over $12,000 per student

History
Kuyper College was founded in 1939 as Reformed Bible Institute. Today, as a ministry-focused Christian leadership school, Kuyper College continues to build on the strong foundation established over 70 years ago. Kuyper is named after Abraham Kuyper, a Dutch statesmen and theologian, who emphasized God's sovereignty over all of life and the importance of a Reformed worldview.