Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Davenport University is a private college in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Online Colleges: Midwest and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 33 online degree options and 1,607 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $18,350 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $885. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.davenport.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
2,017 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:2,052
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,536
  • Pell Grant students:1,439
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,607
  • Part-time students
    50%
  • Students over 25 years old
    35%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$885
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,350
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(8)
  • Legal Professions and Studies(1)
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)

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  • Science Technologies/Technicians(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(5)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(14)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:45%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:10%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
145 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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