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.
2024-2025 Tuition and Costs
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.
Full Time (12-18 credit hours) Tuition and Costs
| Description | Total Tuition |
|---|---|
| Full time, academic year (fall and spring) | $39,350 |
| Full time, per semester | $19,675 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
| Total Credit Hours | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| 1–5 total hours | $940 |
| 6–11 total hours | $1,465 |
| 19th hour and above | $940 |
Summer Tuition
| Description | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Summer online & traditional courses | $575 |
Dual Enrollment Tuition
| Description | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| 1–11 credits per semester | $350 per credit hour |
| Graduate Program | Format | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Accounting | Campus | $775 |
| Master of Business Administration | Online | $673 |
| Master of Data Science | Online | $673 |
| Master of Education | Campus and online | $585 |
| Master of Education Workshops | Hybrid (campus and online, unless specified) | $400 |
| Master of Exercise Science | Online | $673 |
| Master of Geographic Information Science | Online | $673 |
| Master of Media & Strategic Communication | Campus | $673 |
| Master of Science in Nursing | Campus | $775 |
| Master of Public Health | Online | $673 |
| Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration | Online | $673 |
| Master of Speech Pathology (additional clinical fee of $920 for SPAUD 530, 531 & 532) | Hybrid (campus and online) | $940 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | Campus | $585 |
| Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations (post-baccalaureate) | Online | $640 |
| Certificate in GIS for Local Government | Online | $673 |
Other Undergraduate Costs
The costs below are estimates.
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| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing | $5,150 |
| Food (19 meal plan) | $6,970 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal living expenses | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,000–$1,500 |
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.