Grand Rapids is a city in Michigan and it is the county seat of Kent county. Its population is 609,314. There are 20 colleges near Grand Rapids, Michigan - 2 public and 18 private schools. 10 colleges are located in the city limit and 10 colleges are in 30 miles from Grand Rapids. 18 schools provide undergraduate programs and 9 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 52,331 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,849 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 83.37% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,129.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass College of Film and Media 0.6 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,070 | Not Offered | 50 | 9 to 1 |
| Grand Rapids Community College 0.6 miles from Grand Rapids |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,219 ($8,289) | Not Offered | 12,468 | 19 to 1 |
| Aquinas College 1.4 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,218 | $12,844 | 1,157 | 10 to 1 |
| Cornerstone University 3.3 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,000 | $9,522 | 1,695 | 15 to 1 |
| Grace Christian University 3.5 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,190 | $11,610 | 1,017 | 15 to 1 |
| Calvin University 4.1 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,350 | $11,113 | 3,681 | 13 to 1 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary 4.2 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,603 | 367 | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids 4.7 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,395 | Not Offered | 86 | 13 to 1 |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North 4.7 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$16,297 | Not Offered | 387 | 43 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Michigan 4.9 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,260 | Not Offered | 259 | 12 to 1 |
| Kuyper College 5.2 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$27,660 | $5,400 | 161 | 9 to 1 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood 6.2 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,297 | Not Offered | 134 | 45 to 1 |
| Dorsey College-Grand Rapids 6.6 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$9,695 | Not Offered | 82 | 21 to 1 |
| Davenport University 9.9 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$24,466 | $20,098 | 4,815 | 18 to 1 |
| Grand Valley State University 11.8 miles from Grand Rapids |
Public four-years |
$21,894 ($15,502) | $20,030 | 22,011 | 15 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy of Holland 24.0 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$21,390 | Not Offered | 82 | 20 to 1 |
| Hope College 25.6 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,484 | Not Offered | 3,395 | 9 to 1 |
| Western Theological Seminary 25.7 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $17,020 | 397 | - |
| French Academy of Cosmetology 28.5 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$10,680 | Not Offered | 51 | 20 to 1 |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology 29.6 miles from Grand Rapids |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$29,000 | Not Offered | 36 | 6 to 1 |
