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Kuyper College, located in Grand Rapids,Michigan, was established in 1939 and was formerly the Reformed Bible Institute. Originally, the college offered a three - year curriculum. Later in 1970, it changed its curriculum to a 4 year program and became Reformed Bible College or RBC. The college adopted its present name on April 21, 2006. The college, which has a campus that covers more than 30 acres, offers certificate courses, associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the areas of communication studies, international business, religious education, youth ministry and public relations.
Kuyper College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. The sports teams include men’s and women’s basketball, and their athletic teams are nicknamed the Cougars. The Student Government of Kuyper College plays an active role in student affairs and voices the needs and requirements of the students.
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Campus Location3333 East Beltline N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9781
USA
Main Tel: (616) 222-3000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Kuyper College HighlightsWhere Kuyper College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Other Protestant religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work and religion and philosophy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 61 | 21 | | 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 3 | 1 | | Associate | 1 | 5 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
Kuyper StudentsThe student enrollment at Kuyper was 300 in 2007 (271 full-time equivalent). About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class. Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,724 | | Room | $ 2,600 | | Board | $ 3,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 524 | | Other | $ 1,523 |
Financial Aid: Kuyper participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsKuyper provides on-campus housing for 160 of its 271 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Kuyper Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 45% | | All | 49% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-540 | | Math | 470-518 | | Writing | 430-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded) - Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (47 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry
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