Tuition & Costs
The total cost of a Calvin education includes direct costs (tuition and required fees) and indirect costs (books, personal expenses, transportation). While every student’s actual costs vary, the following figures should provide a helpful, general guideline.
These rates are the direct costs of attending Calvin University. Some courses may have additional program costs. Courses may be offered at a reduced cost for high school students under our program for dual enrollment.
Undergraduate Tuition (full-time)
| Description | 2024-2025 Tuition | 2025-2026 Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Academic year (fall and spring) | $39,350 | $40,500 |
| Per semester | $19,675 | $20,250 |
Undergraduate Tuition Per Credit Hour
| Description | 2024-2025 Tuition per credit hour | 2025-2026 Tuition per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 total hours | $940 | $968 |
| 6–11 total hours | $1,465 | $1,508 |
| 19th hour and above | $940 | $968 |
| Summer (online & traditional) | $575 (2024) | $585 (2025) |
| Dual Enrollment (1–11 credits per semester) | $350 | $350 |
Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour
| Graduate Programs | Format | 2024–2025 Tuition per credit hour | 2025–2026 Tuition per credit hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Accounting | Campus | $775 | $798 |
| Master of Business Administration | Online | $673 | $693 |
| Master of Data Science | Online | $673 | $693 |
| Master of Education | Campus and Online | $585 | $614 |
| Master of Education Workshops | Hybrid (campus and online, unless specified) | $400 | $400 |
| Master of Exercise Science | Online | $673 | $693 |
| Master of Geographic Information Science | Online | $673 | $693 |
| Master of Media & Strategic Communication | Campus | $673 | $693 |
| Master of Social Work | Online | N/A | $720 |
| Master of Speech Pathology (additional clinical fee of $966 for SPAUD 530, 531,532,540 & 541) | Campus and Online | $940 | $966 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Campus | $585 | $614 |
| Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations (post-baccalaureate) | Online | $640 | $656 |
| Certificate in GIS for Local Government | Online | $673 | $693 |
| Graduate Guest or Graduate Non-Degree Seeking | Campus and Online | $673 | $693 |
Estimated Undergraduate Costs
The costs below are estimates.
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| Description | Cost 25/26 |
|---|---|
| Housing (residence halls) | $5,280 |
| Housing (Knollcrest East apartments) | $4,650 |
| Food (19 meal plan) | $7,320 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal living expenses | $1,800 |
| Transportation | $800 |
Other Fees
| Description | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment deposit (U.S. and Canadian students) | $300 |
| Enrollment deposit (other international students) | $2,500 |
| Orientation Fee | $280 |
| IMPACT Orientation Fee | $70 |
| International Orientation Fee | $250 |
| United HealthCare Student Plan * | $2100 |
| Annual parking permit ** | $220 |
* Students who are enrolled in 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance coverage. The university offers coverage for you if you need it through United HealthCare. You will be automatically enrolled in United HealthCare unless you provide proof of comparable coverage and sign a waiver form by the specified date. Learn more at Health Services
** Motor vehicles owned or operated by Calvin students must be properly registered with Campus Safety and must carry an official university parking permit.
The costs below are for academic year 2024-2025.
Engineering program
$344 per senior design course. This additional tuition charge is tied to ENGR 339, taken during the Fall, and ENGR 340, taken during the Spring. These course sections are usually taken by students in their senior year.
Nursing program
$1,389 per practicum course. Nursing students will be charged the standard undergraduate Calvin tuition rate. An additional tuition charge will be assessed for each nursing practicum course. Students normally take one practicum course in each semester of the two-year upper division major. This additional fee is considered when financial aid awards are made.
Speech pathology and audiology graduate program
$966 per clinical course for the Speech Pathology MA program. This additional charge is directly associated with SPAUD 530, 531, 532, 540, and 541. The three clinical course are spread over three semesters.
Non-Calvin off-campus program
$465 administrative fee per non-Calvin sponsored off-campus program. $270 insurance fee per non-Calvin sponsored off-campus program.
Science course lab fees
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| Astronomy - Physics | $125 |
| Biology | $170 |
| Chemistry | $195 |
| Geology | $125 |
Course audits
If you choose to audit a class, you will be charged per credit hour for the audited course.
| 2025–2026 Undergrad Audit Credits | Cost, per credit |
|---|---|
| 0–5 non-audit credits | $497 |
| 6–11 non-audit credit | $497 |
| More than 18 non-audit credits | $497 |
| Summer 2025 audit rate | $483 |
Individual music lessons
| Lesson Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-Credit Private Lessons, 30 min (MUSC 030) | $360 |
| Non-Credit Private Lessons, 60 min (MUSC 060) | $720 |
| Private Lessons for credit, 60 min + studio classes, joint recital, jury (MUSC 260) | $900 |
| Recital fee for a non-required recital (MUSC 270 or MUSC 370) | $100 |
| Composition Lessons for credit (MUSC 240) | $900 |
Kinesiology courses
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cycling (PER 103) | $120 |
| Bowling (PER 137) | $180 |
| Golf I/II (PER 132/133) | $150 |
| Wilderness Pursuits (PER 138) | $175 |
| Rock Climbing I/II (PER 141/142) | $120 |
| Canoeing (PER 143) | $175 |
| Nutrition (HE 254) | $120 |
| First Aid (HE 203) | $130 |
| Archery (PER 140) | $140 |
| Advanced Practices in Exercise Science (KIN 328) | $115 |
Tuition Insurance
We believe it is important to offer an easy, affordable way to protect the investment you and your family have made in higher education. We have partnered with GradGuard to provide our students and their families with tuition insurance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public.
This insurance supplements our tuition refund policy by reimbursing students for tuition, housing, food, and other fees for covered illness/injury or mental health condition withdrawals at any time during the semester.
Visit GradGuard or call (877) 794-6603 for a quote or to learn more about selecting this optional tuition insurance.