Davenport University
Davenport University is one of the forty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in a suburb, in Grand Rapids.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,160 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 582 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 413 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Davenport University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,728, and fees were $830. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,728 and $830 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students7,160 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 149 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 20 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2008 - 05/01/2012 |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2007 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2008 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Admission
82%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $697/credit | |
| In State Students | $697/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $697/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $755/credit | |
| In State Students | $755/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $755/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $31,365 | $31,365 | $31,365 |
| ADN | 70 | $48,790 | $48,790 | $48,790 |
| BSN | 125 | $87,125 | $87,125 | $87,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $37,750 | $37,750 | $37,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Davenport University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,114 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $838 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $2,189 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 93% | $8,048 |
| Federal Student Loans | 69% | $9,509 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $12,643 |
$16,788
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,680 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,433 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,142 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,036 |
| Over $110,000$22,036 |
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Student Population
5,597
Undergrads
1,563
Graduates
4,026
Women
3,134
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
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Black/African American |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.
