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Family income distribution (2021–2022) for students applying for financial aid.

2025–2026 Total Undergraduate Cost: $52,980

Cost Breakdown

Undergraduate Costs include:

• $40,500 for tuition
• $5,280 for housing
• $7,200 for food

(See Tuition & Costs for details.)

2023–2024 comparison

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That’s the sticker price. It’s big and it’s daunting. But for most families at Calvin, it’s not the number they’ll actually pay.

First, we subtract academic scholarships—up to $22,000 based on merit. If you have a 3.0 GPA or higher, you are guaranteed an academic scholarship.

Then we subtract Named Scholarships—which average between $2,500–$5,000. We award over 1,400 every year. Admitted Calvin students can apply for Named Scholarships from December 1 to January 31.

Next, we see if you’re eligible for other grants and awards that are part of our Knight Promise—like the $2,000 or the $2,000 FAFSA Grant.

Then we subtract need-based grants. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal aid (Pell Grants), state of Michigan aid (up to $7,000), or ������Ƶ’s need-based grants.

Finally, we subtract student loans—up to $5,500.

What we’re left with is the actual cost, often times significantly less than the original sticker price. It is the amount left over after scholarships, grants, awards, and student loans have been applied.

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