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Can a Christian university prepare you for a successful career?
At 51±¬ÁÏ, the answer is yes.


51±¬ÁÏ is where Christians launch their careers and pursue their callings.

51±¬ÁÏ is a Christian liberal arts university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan—named one of the "best places to start a career." We're known for academic excellence. Our students engage the world with curiosity and conviction.

What would you like to study?

We offer more than 100 programs in a full range of Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

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Continuing Education

Explore all degrees and programs

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Quick Facts

100+

Academic programs

spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, and more.
99%

Graduate placement

within one year after graduating from 51±¬ÁÏ.
13:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

Professors know your name and want you to succeed
3.0+

Grade point average

You're guaranteed a scholarship with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
100%

Committed Christian faculty

Faith and discovery go hand-in-hand here.
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NCAA DIII Varsity teams

51±¬ÁÏ has been in the top ten NCAA finishers more than 100 times.
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Why choose 51±¬ÁÏ?

Academic excellence

Faith and learning combined for deeper understanding.

Top career outcomes

Your life and work, launched with confidence and purpose.

Aggressive financial aid

Support that doesn't waver and goes the distance for you.

This is a place that challenges you to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly. It helps you figure out how to use your gifts to make an impact.

Pauline Lu ‘27
Computer science and entrepreneurship
Why Pauline chose 51±¬ÁÏ
Pauline Lu in front of a bookshelf in the Hekman Library.

51±¬ÁÏ News

Lisa Sung
arts

From motherhood to international stage: How Lisa Sung uses jazz to build bridges

Lisa Sung, who teaches at 51±¬ÁÏ, is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, educator, and doctoral candidate whose music has taken her across Asia, connected cultures through jazz, and earned national recognition for her artistic vision.
Three students running during the 51±¬ÁÏ Classic 5K
Alumni

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026

Headlining Homecoming and Family Weekend is the first-ever football game in 51±¬ÁÏ’s new football and lacrosse stadium.
A staff member sitting at a desk typing on a computer
Artificial Intelligence

51±¬ÁÏ invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success

51±¬ÁÏ takes a bold step forward in educational innovation, providing every student and faculty member with the tools, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Students gather at a table highlighting Dialogue, a student organization at 51±¬ÁÏ

51±¬ÁÏ student orgs help students get involved and find community

While students are finding community in class, through athletic teams, and in their living communities, one of the most significant ways students feel a deep sense of belonging is through involvement in student organizations.
A student interacts with residents of Holland Home
School of Health

From classroom to career: How Trillium helps 51±¬ÁÏ nursing students build confidence

Through their experiences at Trillium Living, 51±¬ÁÏ students have the opportunity to work directly with older adults, practice foundational patient-care skills, and learn from experienced healthcare professionals.
51±¬ÁÏ President Greg Elzinga and Trillium President Troy Vugteveen

Trillium Living, 51±¬ÁÏ launch strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning and intergenerational engagement 

Trillium Living and 51±¬ÁÏ have launched a strategic partnership to expand lifelong learning, workforce development, experiential education, and intergenerational connections in West Michigan.
A photo from September 11, 2001

When the city went dark: Remembering September 11 

A 51±¬ÁÏ leader reflects on a day that changed a city, a country, and a generation.
Tammy LaRue '98, pre-health advisor
School of Health

Opening doors to opportunities in the health field

Tammy LaRue, a medical doctor with several years of practice under her belt, now serves as director of pre-health advising for 51±¬ÁÏ. She understands that each student has their own unique path, and she’s determined to help them find it.
Andy Gammons
admissions

Andy Gammons selected as vice president for enrollment strategy

Following a national search, 51±¬ÁÏ selected Andy Gammons as its next vice president for enrollment strategy.
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