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Grand Valley State University

Public
Suburban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 83%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹20,24,047Out-of-state
Students: 18,854Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 18Student to faculty

About

Grand Valley State University (GVSU, GV, or Grand Valley) is a public university in Allendale, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on 1,322 acres (5.35 km2) approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Rapids. The university also features campuses in Grand Rapids and Holland and regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City.
GVSU enrolled more than 22,000 students as of fall 2025 from 82 of 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. It employed nearly 4,000 people, with about 1,800 faculty and 2,000 staff. The university has alumni from 50 U.S. states, Canada, and 25 other countries.
GVSU's NCAA Division II sports teams are the Lakers and they compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) in all 20 intercollegiate varsity sports. They have won 31 NCAA Division II National Championships.

Admissions planning estimate

83% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 48%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 94.69%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 94.7% (23,008/24,297; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83%admitted

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 30,342

Offered a place 25,980

Enrolled 4,772

18.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite940-1190

4001600

ACT composite22-30

136

What a year costs

₹31,84,107 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹20,24,047
Housing₹10,84,915
Books & supplies₹75,146

Sticker price ₹31,84,107

After aid (average) ₹15,32,688

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹14,22,130

Out-of-state ₹20,24,047

Average aid awarded: ₹12,11,253 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.3%

Retention

67%

Graduation

56%

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From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 74.6%

Hispanic 8.6%

African American 8%

Multiracial 3.6%

Asian 2.9%

Unknown 0.7%

Native American 0.3%

Pacific Islander 0%

7 programmes

Certificate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate
Doctoral degree - professional practice
Transfer

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Anthropology	bachelor
Area Studies	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biological and Physical Sciences	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	bachelor
Biopsychology	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business/Commerce, General	bachelor
Business/Managerial Economics	bachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	bachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Engineering	bachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Dance	bachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
Education, General	bachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	bachelor
Engineering, General	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Finance and Financial Management Services	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management	bachelor
Geography and Cartography	bachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	bachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Services	bachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	bachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	bachelor
History	bachelor
Hospitality Administration/Management	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Information Science/Studies	bachelor
International Business	bachelor
International Relations and National Security Studies	bachelor
International/Globalization Studies	bachelor
Legal Support Services	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	bachelor
Manufacturing Engineering	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mechanical Engineering	bachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	bachelor
Philosophy	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Administration	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	bachelor
Religion/Religious Studies	bachelor
Research and Experimental Psychology	bachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Social Sciences, General	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Statistics	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Zoology/Animal Biology	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate83.02%

Total Applicants30342

Admitted Applicants25980

Enrolled Applicants4772

Application Fee₹2,818

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementNot required

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted

Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %940

SAT Composite 75th %1190

ACT Composite 25th %22

ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹14,22,130

Out-of-State Tuition₹20,24,047

Average Housing Cost₹10,84,915

Books & Supplies₹75,146

Average Net Price₹15,32,688

Students Receiving Aid56%

Average Aid Awarded₹12,11,253

Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.96%

Asian2.86%

Hispanic8.57%

White74.64%

Multiracial3.59%

Native American0.34%

Pacific Islander0.04%

International1.26%

Unknown Race0.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic

School SettingSuburban

Years4

Graduation Rate67.01%

Retention Rate76.32%

Student/Faculty Ratio18:1

Total Undergraduates18854

Contact

Street Address1 Campus Dr

ZIP Code49401

Phone(616) 331-0246

Websitehttps://www.gvsu.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/