Grand Valley State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,012
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Allendale, Michigan, Grand Valley State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Grand Valley State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Grand Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Grand Valley State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,560

Cost of attendance at Grand Valley State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,296

Cost of attendance at Grand Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Grand Valley State University received on average $8,376 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,376

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	926	25%	$4,617	$4,275,110
Other Federal Grant	1,250	33%	$4,097	$5,121,363
State Grant/Scholarships	306	8%	$1,018	$311,616
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,959	79%	$6,622	$19,594,594
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,988	80%	$8,376	$25,027,573

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grand Valley State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grand Valley State University students is 67.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

67.1%

asian 77.8% 70 students
African American 53.1% 119 students
white 69.0% 2,319 students
hispanic 58.0% 119 students
International Students 57.9% 22 students
Mixed Race 55.9% 90 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Grand Valley State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grand Valley State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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