Best Mathematics Schools Near Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Grand Rapids, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $39,350 to $54,222 per year for indexed programs. Grand Rapids has a population of about 197,768. Median household income is $65,526 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Statisticians at a median $97,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Grand Rapids

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Grand Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Rapids city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Grand Rapids. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 1.4 miles from Grand Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,584
Avg net price $16,626/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 3.3 miles from Grand Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 4.1 miles from Grand Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mathematicians $65,510 MI statewide $68,597
Statisticians $97,470 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $102,063
Actuaries $97,210 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $101,791
Operations Research Analysts $95,810 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $100,325
Data Scientists $96,880 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $101,445
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,840 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $87,791
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,730 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,733
Financial Specialists, All Other $70,470 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $73,791

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Grand Rapids at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 197,768 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,526 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Grand Rapids, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Grand Rapids. The closest is Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hope College (25.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Grand Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Grand Rapids are: Statisticians ($97,470), Actuaries ($97,210), Data Scientists ($96,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Walker instead of Grand Rapids?

Walker, MI is 4.8 miles from Grand Rapids and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Grand Rapids an affordable place to study mathematics?

Grand Rapids’s median household income of $65,526 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Grand Rapids

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Grand Rapids:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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