Colleges in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County is a county in Michigan. According to Census data, the population is 609,314 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, fourteen colleges are active for serving college programs in Kent County, Michigan. In addition, there are 19 colleges located within 30 miles from Kent County.
By school type, there are one public and eleven private schools. By school level, there are seven 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Eleven schools offer undergraduate programs and six schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Kent County, Michigan is $21,481 for Michigan residents and $21,665 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 84.11% and the average SAT score is 1,120. A total of 26,371 students enrolled in schools in Kent County, Michigan, of which 8,280 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Kent County, Michigan
The following table lists 14 colleges located in Kent County and 6 schools near Kent County, Michigan ordered by distance from Kent County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Kent County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI Public, 2-4 years valid | 0.59 miles | $12,219 | 12,468 | 21% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 1.39 miles | $40,218 | 1,157 | 65% | 10 to 1 | $12,844 | 89.9% | 1,020 |
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 3.32 miles | $23,000 | 1,695 | 62% | 15 to 1 | $9,522 | 77.8% | - |
| Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 3.45 miles | $17,190 | 1,017 | 51% | 15 to 1 | $11,610 | 99.2% | - |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 4.12 miles | $39,350 | 3,681 | 74% | 13 to 1 | $11,113 | 70.9% | 1,220 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 4.25 miles | $17,603 | 367 | - | - | $17,603 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids Kentwood, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.66 miles | $18,395 | 86 | 84% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ross College-Grand Rapids North Grand Rapids, MI Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.66 miles | $16,297 | 387 | 57% | 43 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Michigan Grand Rapids, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.94 miles | $19,260 | 259 | 57% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kuyper College Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 5.25 miles | $27,660 | 161 | 50% | 9 to 1 | $5,400 | 69.1% | - |
| Mosley School of Cosmetology Kentwood, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.11 miles | - | 62 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood Kentwood, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.17 miles | $16,297 | 134 | 67% | 45 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dorsey College-Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.56 miles | $9,695 | 82 | - | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 9.93 miles | $24,466 | 4,815 | 57% | 18 to 1 | $20,098 | 97.8% | - |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Public, 4 years four-years | 11.83 miles | $21,894 | 22,011 | 67% | 15 to 1 | $20,030 | 83.0% | 1,060 |
| The Salon Professional Academy of Holland Holland, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 24.04 miles | $21,390 | 82 | 81% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hope College Holland, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 25.58 miles | $39,484 | 3,395 | 80% | 9 to 1 | - | 79.2% | 1,215 |
| Western Theological Seminary Holland, MI Private, 4 years four-years | 25.71 miles | $16,820 | 397 | - | - | $17,020 | - | - |
| French Academy of Cosmetology Spring Lake, MI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.51 miles | $10,680 | 51 | 75% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology Ionia, MI Private, 2-4 years valid | 29.60 miles | $29,000 | 36 | 94% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $21,665 | 26,371 | 59% | 19 to 1 | $12,599 | 84.1% | 1,120 |