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 29 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. IIt 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.

#29 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Allendale, Michigan
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1960
Selectivity Very Low
Size Large
21,937 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 $12,484
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,762
Room and Board Fees $8,690
$41,000 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.52 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

$10,902 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$8,257 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $27,552
98% Students with need received Financial Aid
66% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 to $7,000
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 3.5 cumulative grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley
Requires full-time enrollment
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Award for Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $5,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $5,000 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 and composite ACT score of 26 or higher or score of 1240 or higher on the new SAT combined score on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math
Requirement for maintenance 3.25 cumulative grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley
Requires full-time enrollment
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Laker Scholarship
Total Worth Michigan Resident: $2,000 Non-Michigan Resident: $2,000 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 and a composite ACT score of 23 or higher or score of 1140 or higher on the new SAT combined score on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math
Requirement for maintenance 2.85 cumulative grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley
Requires full-time enrollment
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

GV Grant
Total Worth $3,500
Details Awarded to new and returning students who have exceptional unmet need after all other aid is awarded. Priority given to students who file the FAFSA by March 1 each year.
Grand Valley Grant
Total Worth $3,000
Details Awarded to new and returning students who have an estimated family contribution of $2,000 or less as determined by filing the FAFSA. Priority given to students who file by March 1 each year.
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Students

21,937 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
66% Students graduate within 6 years