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Grand Valley State University

Acceptance Rate 90.37 %
SAT Average 1,080
Tuition & Fees $20,820
($14,628)
Student Population 21,648
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,921

Academic Overview

Grand Valley State University is a public, four-years institute located in Allendale, Michigan. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $14,628 for Michigan residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,456 for Michigan residents and $19,364 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 21,648 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.37% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Grand Valley State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, GVSU's tuition & fees is $14,628 for Michigan residents and $20,820 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $18,456 for in-state students and $19,364 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,628$20,820
Graduate$18,456$19,364
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at GVSU. The acceptance rate of GVSU is 90.37% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.04%. The average graduation rate is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,921 and 85% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 21,648 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Grand Valley State University is 90.37 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.37%
Graduation Rate for Grand Valley State University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate for Grand Valley State University is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Grand Valley State University is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for Grand Valley State University is 21,648
Student Population
21,648
Student to Faculty Ratio for Grand Valley State University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,921 at Grand Valley State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,921

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Phone616-331-2020
WEBwww.gvsu.edu/
Admissionwww.gvsu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.gvsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-application-23.htm
Financial Aidwww.gvsu.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/price_calculator.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.gvsu.edu/veterans/
Athletichttps://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch
Disability Servicewww.gvsu.edu/dsr/

Offered Degrees

GVSU offers 169 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's930
Master's391
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate200
Post-Bachelor's Certificate120
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Grand Valley State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:6,012)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,700)

Veterans Benefits

Grand Valley State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges