City Rankings
Best Colleges in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Top colleges in Grand Rapids ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $46,636
Top Colleges in Grand Rapids
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin University #277 national | $58,375 |
| 2 | Aquinas College #848 national | $49,584 |
| 3 | Cornerstone University #899 national | $47,314 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids Community College #1589 national | $38,377 |
| 5 | Davenport University #2163 national | $45,099 |
| 6 | Kuyper College | $41,066 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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