Educational Effectiveness
The information provided below is in cooperation with our accrediting agency, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Questions? Feel free to reach out to the admissions office about the quality of a Calvin Seminary degree.
Retention Rate
The retention rate for Fall 2025 was 85% (students retained from year 1 to year 2).
Student Completion Rate
2024-25 academic year
- Master of Divinity: 85.7% graduated within 6 years, 71% graduated within 4 years
- Master of Arts degrees: 87.5% graduated within 4 years, 75% graduated within 3 years
- Master of Theology: 69.2% graduated within 2 years
- Doctor of Ministry: 100% graduated within 6 years
Student Graduation Rate
- Master of Divinity: Of the 21 students who entered the program in 2019, 14 completed the degree and 2 graduated with a different degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 76.2%.
- Master of Arts degrees: Of the 26 students who entered the program in 2021, 16 completed their original degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 61.5%.
- Master of Theology: Of the 19 students who entered the program in 2023, 7 completed the degree and 1 graduated with a different degree, resulting in a graduation rate of 42%.
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