First-Year Students

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

How to apply

We don’t need to see a test score! You don’t need to submit an SAT, ACT, or CLT score.

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. You can submit this in your application.

For application deadlines, visit Facts & Standards. You can also read more about when we don’t need to see a test score. »

First-year student profile 2019–2020*

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

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