Grand Valley State University
#19 in Michigan
4-years Public College In Allendale, MI
Grand Valley State University (referred to as GVSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Allendale, MI. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Grand Valley State University is $14,628 for Michigan residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,648 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at Grand Valley State University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $14,628 (Michigan Residents) $20,820 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 90.37% |
| Student Population | 21,648 |
| Test Scores | 1,080 (SAT) 24 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
Grand Valley State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1968 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Grand Valley State University is $14,628 for Michigan residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Grand Valley State University is $18,456 for Michigan residents and $19,364 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Grand Valley State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 85 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,921 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University is 90.37% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.04%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 24. Grand Valley State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 21,648 students are attending at Grand Valley State University (18,665 undergraduate students). There are 1,101 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 427 part-time faculty working for Grand Valley State University. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,489 (full-time) and 445 (part-time). The graduation rate at Grand Valley State University is 66% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Grand Valley State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Grand Valley State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Grand Valley State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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Grand Valley State University Mission Statement
Grand Valley State University educates students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship and public service.