Highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report
We are proud to be nationally recognized for exceptional undergraduate teaching and innovation. This recognition reflects Calvin University’s commitment to faculty excellence and a learning experience that prepares students from around the world to lead lives of purpose and impact.
Among universities in the Regional Universities (Midwest) category, Calvin ranks:
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Most Innovative Schools
Overall
Join a vibrant campus community
Education rooted in the liberal arts
Calvin equips you with a deep knowledge base and strong critical thinking and communication skills that you need to make an impact in corporate board rooms, research labs, and performance halls.
A community that values you
Calvin offers a welcoming, globally minded community where international students are supported academically, socially, and culturally.
Grand Rapids—a home away from home
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan, rich with Midwest friendliness, big-city amenities, and extraordinary outdoor adventures.
At Calvin University, we are committed to being a community where students from every nation feel welcomed, supported, and valued. Guided by our Christian faith, we celebrate the richness of cultures and perspectives from around the world and walk alongside our students as they prepare to live lives of purpose, courage, and hope. Wherever you come from, you belong here.
International student and alumni perspectives
Shanaya James '27
Home: Pakistan
On support and community: “At Calvin, there should be no situation where a person says they are struggling and there’s no solution. People really care here and listen to you and really want to help you. From mental health to personal values, goals, growth, anything you want to achieve in life, Calvin has a pretty good package to support you.”
Emmanuel Essien '22
Home: Ghana
Majors: Business Administration, Human Resources & Accounting
Best Calvin moment: Serving as student body president senior year
"As Calvin students we have been equipped to fix what's broken and redeem whatever is fallen, with God's help. And always remember, you deserve a beautiful world."
Ana Barahona Reyes '17
Home: Honduras
Major: Public Accounting with honors
Where she is today: Accounting staff auditor at Ernst and young
"Push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Learn todeal with discomfort and embrace what's different. You'll be surprised by the growth you'll experience through what you discover."
Rachit Kharel '25
Home: Nepal
On navigating VISA issues, application questions, and financial aid: “International admissions was in constant contact, they affirmed and reassured us a lot, directed us, showed us what was possible, the legal steps we needed to take. [...] The community made me feel like home here, [offering] excellent services to help me, to assure me I can survive college.”
Hanbi Song '17
Home: South Korea
Major: Business Administration - Marketing & Communication
Where he is today: Senior Solutions Consultant at Oracles in Seoul, South Korea
"The international community at Calvin enabled me to view the world through a new lens and naturally made me curious about the world. Being surrounded by different cultures, languages, and people has allowed me to thrive today at global companies."
