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Davenport University Campus Tours & Visits — Grand Rapids, MI

Known for business

Davenport University is a private institution in Grand Rapids with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,099 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,988.

Established

1866

Motto

"Get where the world is going"On seal: Percipio, Vivo, Ministro

Mascot

Pounce

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

97%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

3,213

Undergrads

18:1

Student : Faculty

50%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$45,099

Earnings 10yr

$19,988

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#122

Forbes

2025

#50

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Varsity Sports — Panthers

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88% accept1080 SAT$15,171 net

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,324

Room & Board$11,366

Books & Supplies$904

Total Cost of Attendance$35,864

Average Net Price$19,988

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,021

$30–48K$25,217

$48–75K$23,986

$75–110K$17,614

$110K+$24,791

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,353

Programs (91)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%

Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,041

10 Years$45,099

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

3,213

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

40%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 14%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K

121 mi(210 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

126 mi(218 min)

Detroitpop. 640K

132 mi(229 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit119 mi

MKEMilwaukee120 mi

ORDChicago O'Hare135 mi

Distance to Cities

Milwaukee, WI121 mi

~3h 30m drive

Chicago, IL126 mi

~3h 38m drive

Detroit, MI132 mi

~3h 49m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Davenport University

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Panthers

Schools Like This

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Michigan School of Psychology

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Baker College

Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (91)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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