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Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a large, public institution located in Allendale, mi. Founded in 1960, Grand Valley State University offers undergraduate degrees in 148 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 18,487 undergraduates
cost $14,302 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Grand Valley State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 90.4%
SAT score average 1092
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Grand Valley State University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Public Policy and Administration
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Biology, General
Marketing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,302
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,140
Books & supplies $756
Other expenses $2,349
Cost of attendance* $27,547
Average financial aid package $13,966
Estimated cost $13,581 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,198
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,140
Books & supplies $756
Other expenses $2,349
Cost of attendance* $33,443
Average financial aid package $13,966
Estimated cost $19,477 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Grand Valley State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,487, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

22,269

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Grand Valley State University, students love their Habitat for Humanity, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401-9403
phone 616-331-7105
address www.gvsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Habitat for humanity

Alternative breaks

Hospitality and tourism management club

Dance troupe

Colleges against cancer

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Grand Valley State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University? 

The acceptance rate for Grand Valley State University is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for Grand Valley State University?

The average high school GPA for Grand Valley State University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Grand Valley State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Grand Valley State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $110,188.

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