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The real 4-year cost of Calvin University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Calvin University went from $23,165 to $38,670, an average of 3.0% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$42,257
Year 2$43,525
Year 3$44,831
Year 4$46,176
4-year total$176,789

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$136,789
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$89,080
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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