2024 Best Colleges for Nursing in the Grand Rapids Area

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  1,009 reviews

Sophomore: I just finished my freshmen year at Davenport University, where I'm studying marketing! DU gave me a great freshmen year college experience that prepared me for the next three years of my life. I met so many great people and had special bonds with all the faculty and staff. Being at a small school like DU gave me the opportunities to communicate better to my teachers, and get the extra help I needed to succeed in my classes. Not only am I a full time student but I also work and am apart of the Pompon team at DU. I work under the center of campus life where I help create posters and social media posts, along with help run and set up the school events. I joined the Pom team before my freshman year not knowing much about the sport but its been the best decision I've ever made. For Pom we perform at football and basketball games along with four competitions throughout there year. Overall the school has given me so many resources to succeed along with lifelong friends.... Read 1,009 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $18,924

• SAT range —

• Holland, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  1,073 reviews

Sophomore: Hope College is a fantastic place to go to college. Ever since I've started studying at Hope, I appreciate their openness to diversity of belief. As a Christian, I appreciate that I've been given the opportunity to make my faith my own. The community is amazing. Each Sunday, the Gathering is a place where people come and worship in Dimnent Chapel. Hope is very accommodating to my needs and offer courses that fit my academic abilities. This is one of the things that helped me make my college decision. I would say that the student body is about 75% white, a majority is a mix of Christians and Catholics, so if you're not white or Christian, it might be a little difficult fitting in. Overall, Hope is a great school- they're accommodating, have a great community, decent housing and dining hall food, have lots of extracurriculars to help students get involved, and a beautiful, easy-to-navigate campus! I love it here!... Read 1,073 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $28,688

• SAT range 1100-1330

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  947 reviews

Sophomore: Overall a great place to be! Calvin is really a fantastic choice if you are seeking to pursue academic excellence. Though rigorous, their academic programs are rewarding and personal. Calvin also has their largest class incoming 2023 along with the various additions they have done over the past year and future year to come.... Read 947 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $27,120

• SAT range 1120-1340

• Allendale, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  4,027 reviews

Sophomore: I will describe my experience with Grand Valley State University with one word, great! The professors at Grand Valley are willing to help you with everything they got all you have to do is ask and they won't hesitate to help with what you need, because they want to see you succeed. You don't understand the material they've given you? Oh just go to their office visit hours! You're not able to attend office hours because you have a class during that time? Oh don't worry about it there's zoom meetings or they will try to meet you outside of office hours! The professors aren't the only thing I like about Grand Valley. I also like the environment, the building structures (you can get lost at first but you'll find your way if you can't then there's always a person near you, you can ask them for help), the scenery (especially the scenery) it's refreshing. One thing I would like to see change would be the diversity. I would love to see more "diverse" students, more of color students.... Read 4,027 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 92%

• Net price $16,947

• SAT range 1050-1250

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  911 reviews

Sophomore: I loved it! The smaller class size made learning and communication a lot easier. The school also provides a lot of sources for students to reach out to regarding many things including: transfer advising, success coaching, mental health resources, and more. Overall, the school made me feel welcomed and supported, and made for an easy transition from high school to college.... Read 911 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,168

• SAT range —

• Muskegon, MI•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  446 reviews

Sophomore: Muskegon community college is an excellent start for bright students that wish to push their learning further while perhaps on a budget! MCC has helped me get my associates degree through numerous scholarship opportunities and plentiful resources with learning. I swear that I was getting graduate level instructors while at a 100 and 200 level course. Something I wish to see change in is the financial side of things, they are not the most clear about how much tuition can cost, and you may have to do the digging yourself to figure out the math. Overall, I really enjoyed being at MCC and recommend it for others!... Read 446 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,087

• SAT range —

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  717 reviews

Freshman: Hello! I attend Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI. I have enjoyed my time at the university so far. To begin, the faculty in admissions and registration are open, honest, and kind. I have appreciated all they did to help in my entrance to college. Next, I have been overwhelmed by the respect that the professors have towards my learning. Cornerstone is a smaller sized college in terms of student numbers, so I have less people in my classes and more connection with the professors. Lastly, I have appreciated the students around me and in my degree. The people that attend Cornerstone have displayed nothing but politeness and positivity to me. However, I will be honest in why Cornerstone was given a 4 star rating. Their core curriculum classes have much more weight than most colleges possess, and many degrees struggle to fit in all of the credits for 4 years with the curriculum classes. Overall, I still believe that Cornerstone is a good fit for many, and I recommend!... Read 717 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $20,780

• SAT range 970-1220

• Grand Rapids, MI•

• 2 Year

• grade D+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $12,080

• SAT range —