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About Davenport University

business focusedhealth sciences programsopen enrollmentprivate michigan universitycareer oriented

Davenport University is a private university in Grand Rapids, MI, known for its business focused, health sciences programs, and open enrollment. With an acceptance rate of 99%, Davenport is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 534 students each year. Davenport is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Davenport offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $16,399 per year; the sticker price of $35,888 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Davenport University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Davenport University

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Application Strategy
Davenport specializes heavily in business, technology, and health professions, so frame your application around how one of these career paths connects to your goals. Admissions reviewers want to see that you chose Davenport deliberately, not as a fallback.
Extracurriculars
Davenport actively values students who already have work experience or internships related to their chosen field, so list any relevant jobs, certifications, or volunteer roles prominently in your application. Even part-time retail or customer service work can be framed around the professional skills Davenport emphasizes.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Davenport University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$16.7k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$22.4k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$22.9k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$24.4k
110k+~$36k/yr$28.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,155
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

62%White
14%Black / African American
9%Hispanic
5%Unknown / Unreported
4%International
3%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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