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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512 · Phone: (616) 698-7111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Davenport University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and LPN programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Davenport University carry median debt of $26,000 and earn median earnings of $45,099 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the Michigan state average of 56.9% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Davenport University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 33.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,180 | $48,120 | $61,470 |
| Medical assistants | $35,000 | $39,870 | $46,020 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $56,160 | $65,460 | $73,880 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | $27,366 | $28,029 | $16,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 16 | $33,724 | $35,594 | $30,178 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $47,388 | $44,835 | $16,562 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Davenport University is a private non-profit university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a large suburb setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. Davenport holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, as well as program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the university awards the most credentials in medical billing & coding programs (32 completions), medical assistant programs (23 completions), and LPN/LVN programs (11 completions), out of 66 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows some outcome measures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus compared with the Michigan state average of 56.9% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is reported at $26,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $45,099. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Among enrolled students, 33.8% receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served. Total undergraduate enrollment is 3,134.
This campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs alongside its broader university offerings, which may suit students pursuing focused entry into healthcare support fields such as billing, coding, or nursing assistance. Whether specific program lengths or formats fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the school's accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Davenport University's top trade programs are medical billing & coding (32 completions), medical assistant programs (23 completions), and LPN/LVN programs (11 completions), among 5 total program families and 66 trade completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Davenport University is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared with the Michigan state average of 56.9% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $26,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $45,099, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (616) 698-7111 or visit https://www.davenport.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Davenport University is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing, fee structures, and how surplus revenue is used compared with for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the program-specific accreditors listed, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?169479.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the presence of shorter allied-health programs like medical billing & coding and medical assistant training suggests some focused career-entry options, but scheduling and format details should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (616) 698-7111 to confirm requirements for programs like LPN/LVN.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Davenport University at (616) 698-7111 or through its website, https://www.davenport.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?169479 for comparison tools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.