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International applicants · 2026–27

Davenport University: what international applicants need

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.

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The questions international applicants ask

What are Davenport University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Davenport University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Davenport University's acceptance rate?

97.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Davenport University admitted 4,296 of its 4,391 first-year applicants.

  • The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
  • US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Davenport University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Davenport University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

  • This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is Davenport University's application fee for international students?

Davenport University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Davenport University accept?

Davenport University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

  • Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Davenport University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Davenport University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Davenport University require?

Davenport University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

  • Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
  • Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Davenport University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Davenport University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Davenport University have?

117 of Davenport University's 3,741 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.1%.

  • US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Davenport University cost for international students?

Davenport University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $24,466, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,928. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $41,590 before any financial aid.

  • US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Every requirement, in one place

Deadlines

  1. Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
Application fee
$0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
Common App fee waiver
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SAT / ACT
FlexibleThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
English proficiency tests accepted
Duolingo, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Letters and school reports
No recommendation letters required
Also required
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