Davenport University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	837
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Davenport is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Davenport is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Davenport University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Davenport is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

Davenport boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,964

Cost of attendance at Davenport University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,964

Cost of attendance at Davenport University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Davenport University received on average $13,381 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,381

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	195	37%	$4,507	$878,866
Other Federal Grant	345	66%	$3,128	$1,079,321
State Grant/Scholarships	189	36%	$3,436	$649,485
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	518	99%	$10,173	$5,269,444
Total Grant & Scholarships	523	100%	$13,381	$6,998,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Davenport University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Davenport University students is 48.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.9%.

48.1%

asian 55.6% 5 students
African American 18.9% 10 students
white 51.7% 199 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 42.9% 6 students
International Students 50.0% 10 students
Mixed Race 51.4% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Davenport University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Davenport University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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