Grand Valley State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1167 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #329 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #298 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #296 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 19,243
- Graduates
- 3,026
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grand Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 94% | 95% |
| Applicants | 24,297 | 9,078 | 15,193 |
| Admissions | 23,008 | 8,495 | 14,490 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,805 | 1,783 | 3,016 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 10 | 21 |
9,144 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,296 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,841 or 59%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Grand Valley State University are 940-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
235 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Grand Valley State University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 16921 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1633 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 1391 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 782 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 686 (3%) |
| Asian | 584 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 178 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 35 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,925
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,628 | $19,364 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,628 | $19,364 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,820 | $19,364 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,012 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,142 |
| Room charge | $7,192 |
| Meal charge | $3,950 |
Grand Valley State University majors
Grand Valley State University has granted 4,153 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 979 master's across 35 programs, and 103 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grand Valley State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 239 | 1 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | 252 | ||
| Social Work | 121 | 128 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 215 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 193 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 184 | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 186 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 182 | ||
| Accounting | 105 | 56 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 99 | 46 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 109 | 12 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 74 | 45 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 116 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | 15 | |
| Computer Teacher Education | 101 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 69 | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 80 | 8 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 81 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 80 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 79 | ||
| Management Science | 76 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 61 | 6 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 63 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 60 | ||
| Neurobiology and Behavior | 60 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 60 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 59 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 57 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 56 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 55 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | ||
| Public Administration | 24 | 25 | |
| Public Health, General | 49 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 48 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 45 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 44 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 43 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 43 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 42 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 41 | ||
| Music, General | 38 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 19 | 16 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 34 | ||
| Statistics, General | 34 | ||
| Data Science, General | 33 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 33 | ||
| Writing, General | 31 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 30 | ||
| Biochemistry | 29 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 29 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 26 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 26 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 26 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 25 | ||
| History, General | 24 | ||
| Education, General | 23 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 23 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 22 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 22 | ||
| Biostatistics | 20 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 20 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 19 | ||
| Dietetic Technician | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 19 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 19 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 18 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 18 | ||
| Health Communication | 18 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | 8 | |
| Engineering, General | 2 | 13 | |
| Information Technology | 15 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 13 | ||
| Geography | 13 | ||
| School Psychology | 13 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Photography | 7 | ||
| Women's Studies | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 4 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Geochemistry | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Taxation | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,153 | 979 | 103 |
Grand Valley State University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grand Valley State University has published 8,764 scientific papers with 163,434 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 29 | 59 |
| 1993 | 33 | 120 |
| 1994 | 54 | 136 |
| 1995 | 70 | 170 |
| 1996 | 79 | 195 |
| 1997 | 105 | 263 |
| 1998 | 93 | 325 |
| 1999 | 111 | 455 |
| 2000 | 98 | 593 |
| 2001 | 133 | 783 |
| 2002 | 155 | 1084 |
| 2003 | 153 | 1195 |
| 2004 | 186 | 1454 |
| 2005 | 174 | 1816 |
| 2006 | 217 | 2175 |
| 2007 | 225 | 2587 |
| 2008 | 255 | 2835 |
| 2009 | 291 | 3507 |
| 2010 | 277 | 4222 |
| 2011 | 346 | 4914 |
| 2012 | 305 | 5540 |
| 2013 | 367 | 6199 |
| 2014 | 405 | 6724 |
| 2015 | 342 | 7298 |
| 2016 | 439 | 7630 |
| 2017 | 393 | 7932 |
| 2018 | 476 | 9061 |
| 2019 | 431 | 10587 |
| 2020 | 579 | 12752 |
| 2021 | 415 | 13913 |
| 2022 | 403 | 13944 |
| 2023 | 470 | 15190 |
| 2024 | 374 | 14543 |
Grand Valley State University alumni
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Tony Fergunson
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterBrazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner
- Biography
-
Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Ferguson debuted in 2008, and was signed to the UFC from his The Ultimate Fighter 13 win in 2011 until his departure in 2025. He is trained in freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun.
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Erion Veliaj
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Erion Veliaj is an Albanian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Tirana. Stemming from a civil society activism organization as the leader of MJAFT!, Veliaj joined the ranks of the Socialist Party of Albania in 2011, when he was appointed Secretary for Youth and Immigration.
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Thomas Remengesau Jr
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. is a Palauan politician. In 2013, he was elected the ninth president of Palau and was re-elected to that office in 2016. Previously he served as the seventh president of the island nation from 2001 to 2009. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations. In sum, Remengesau was elected Vice-President of Palau in 1992 and 1996, then president in 2000, 2004, 2012 and 2016.
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John Beyrle
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
John Ross Beyrle is an American diplomat. A career Foreign Service Officer and specialist in Russian and Eastern European affairs, he served as Ambassador of the United States to the Russian Federation from July 3, 2008, until January 10, 2012, and as Ambassador to Bulgaria from 2005 to 2008.
General info
| Alternative names | GVSU Grand Valley State Grand Valley |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | Educating students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies |
| Colors | blue, black, white |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). Also Summer Session (May to July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,834 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Campus Dr Allendale, Michigan, 49401-9403 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 6163312020 |