Tuition and 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.
| Description | 2026–2027 cost | 2027–2028 cost (if available) | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR 339/340 (senior design) | $358 per course | Undergraduate | |
| HE 203: First Aid | $130 per course | Undergraduate | |
| HE 254: Nutrition | $120 per course | Undergraduate | |
| KIN 328: Advanced Practices in Exercise Science | $115 per course | Undergraduate | |
| MUSC 030: Non-Credit Private Lessons, 30 min | $435 per course | Undergraduate | |
| MUSC 060: Non-Credit Private Lessons, 60 min | $820 per course | Undergraduate | |
| MUSC 240: Composition Lessons for credit | $900 per course | Undergraduate | |
| MUSC 260: Private Lessons for credit, 60 min + studio classes, joint recital, jury | $900 per course | Undergraduate | |
| MUSC 270/370: Recital fee for a non-required recital | $100 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Nursing 8-week practicum course fee | $819.50 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Nursing 16-week practicum course fee | $1,639 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Off-campus program: Non-Calvin-sponsored administrative fee | $465 per program | Undergraduate | |
| Off-campus program: Non-Calvin-sponsored insurance fee | $270 per program | Undergraduate | |
| PER 103: Cycling | $120 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 132/133: Golf I/II | $150 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 137: Bowling | $180 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 138: Wilderness Pursuits | $175 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 140: Archery | $140 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 141/142: Rock Climbing I/II | $120 per course | Undergraduate | |
| PER 143: Canoeing | $175 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Science lab: Astronomy - Physics | $125 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Science lab: Biology | $170 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Science lab: Chemistry | $195 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Science lab: Geology | $125 per course | Undergraduate | |
| Spanish Immersion fee (dual enrollment) | $522 per course | Dually enrolled | |
| Speech Pathology MA clinical fee (SPAUD 530, 531, 532, 540, and 541) | $995 per clinical course | Graduate | |
| Undergraduate course audit | $517 per credit hour | Undergraduate | |
| Undergraduate course audit (Summer 2026) | $497 per credit hour | Undergraduate |
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.
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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 students and 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 this optional tuition insurance.