First-Year Students

If you are a U.S. citizen, you’ve come to the right place.

How to apply

To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:

Calvin University Application OR The Common Application
High school transcript – email your unofficial version to admissions@calvin.edu or submit through your guidance counselor via the Common Application.
Official college/university transcripts – if you’ve done any college or university course work.

Test optional
If you're applying for fall 2021 admission, you don't need to submit your test scores. You'll be considered for admission and scholarships even without an SAT, ACT, or CLT test score. Learn More

For application deadlines, visit Facts & Standards »

First-year student profile 2019–2020*

High school GPA 3.62 - 4.10
ACT 23 - 30
SAT 1112 - 1307

*What if your scores are lower? Higher?

We still encourage you to apply! These scores only represent the middle 50% of our first-year students. When we review your application we will consider every aspect: course loads, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, writing ability, and more.

Calvin University does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.