Kuyper College
- Graduation Rate
- 52% C-
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $41,066 C
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $15,644 C+
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 69% B-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 16.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $16.6 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $16.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $977,462.
What The Data Says
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A C+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $16.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Kuyper College
Kuyper College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private College
- Carnegie Class
- Baccalaureate College
- Enrollment
- 145
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- 79
- Primary Strengths
- Humanities, Business & Marketing
Why students choose Kuyper College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 69% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,644 a year after grants and scholarships — 9% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $41,066 ten years after enrolling — 1% above the typical college, against $21,389 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Kuyper College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Kuyper College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Kuyper College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 69% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 52%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 69%
- Retention Rate
- 59%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 29%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,553
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.71
- Applicants
- 37
- Admitted
- 28
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Kuyper College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Kuyper College is $27,660, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,644. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,024 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $21,389 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $27,660
- Out-of-State
- $27,660
- Avg Net Price
- $15,644
- Median Debt
- $21,389
- Pell Grant Rate
- 43%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 47%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $14,024
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $10,765
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $13,865
- Family Income $110K+
- $21,321
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Kuyper College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Kuyper College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Kuyper College report median earnings of $41,066, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $33,956
- 8 Years
- $38,142
- 10 Years
- $41,066
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.52x
- Earning > $25K
- 52%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (19)
- 36%
- 100% (19)
- 36%
- 100% (19)
- 36%
- 100% (19)
- 36%
How Kuyper Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Kuyper College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Kuyper College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,644/year ($62,576 total). Graduates earn $41,066 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,040,038 in total earnings — a net gain of $977,462 (16.6× your investment). The median debt is $21,389, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 52% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $62,576
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,040,038
- Net Return
- $977,462
- ROI Multiple
- 16.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,644
- Median Debt
- $21,389
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 52%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $5,142,059
- Total Expenses
- $5,700,436
- Federal Grants
- $841,423
- Investment Income
- $-668,801
Top Programs
The fields Kuyper College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Humanities 48%
- Business & Marketing 24%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Kuyper College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
- C-Scrum Master$105,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Kuyper College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Kuyper College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a realistic path to admission, with roughly 69% of applicants receiving an offer. The graduation rate is roughly 52%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Kuyper College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Kuyper College is $27,660, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,644. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $14,024 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $21,389 in federal student loans.
Is Kuyper College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Kuyper College report median earnings of $41,066, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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