Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
4-year Public university
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Overview

Grand Valley State University is a public institution established in 1960 with suburban setting located at Allendale. It is ranked 235 in National Universities  in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Freshmen are exposed to more than 300 student organizations during an event called “Campus Life Night,” which allows students to explore the many options for extracurricular activities. About 5 percent of the undergraduate community participates in Greek life, and there are more than 20 chapters to choose from. Grand Valley State University has made it a priority to become more environmentally sustainable and has begun providing eco-friendly graduation gowns to its students. The size and location of the university allows students to enjoy both an urban and rural lifestyle.

#235 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Allendale, Michigan
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1960
Selectivity Unselective
Size Large
19,379 Undergraduates
Website http://www.gvsu.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$27,552
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$16,491
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $14,628
Outstate Tuition Fee $20,820
Room and Board Fees $11,142
$40,230 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

92% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.47 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, MELAB, ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Completion of a secondary or university program in which the
language of instruction was English or a strong SAT score or, native language is English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
May
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,168 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$12,142 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $27,552
53% Students with need received Financial Aid
24.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $11,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $11,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.8 or higher high school cumulative grade point average and composite ACT score of 32 or higher or score of 1430 or higher on the new SAT combined score on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for three additional consecutive years
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Award for Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $3,500 Non-Michigan Resident: $3,500 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.5 or higher high school cumulative grade point average
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for three additional consecutive years
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Laker Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $1,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $1,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.3 or higher high school cumulative grade point average
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for three additional consecutive years
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Faculty Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $8,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $8,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.6 or higher high school cumulative grade point average
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for three additional consecutive years
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Urban Schools Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $3,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $3,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria 3.0 or higher high school cumulative grade point average
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for three additional consecutive years
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Grant Aid
Total Worth $500 to $6,000
Details Based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
See all Scholarships

Students

19,379 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
41% Students graduate within 6 years