Grand Valley State University: Ranking & Review
| Allendale rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 249 | 801 Top 5% |
Grand Valley State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 78% | 83% |
| Applicants | 17,533 | 6,730 | 10,779 |
| Admissions | 14,184 | 5,231 | 8,937 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 4,117 | 1,555 | 2,557 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 25,049 | 9,953 | 15,096 |
1,786 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
347 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 3,149 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 76% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 2,219 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 54% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $30. Application fee for graduates - $30.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Grand Valley State University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,244 | $29,314 |
| Off-campus | $20,654 | $25,724 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,150 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Grand Valley State University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 6,012 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $12,306 | $17,376 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $512 | $722 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $16,053 | $16,053 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $0 | $0 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $669 | $669 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 947 | 144 | 1,093 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 770 | 223 | 71 | 1,064 | |
| Education | 11 | 125 | 312 | 448 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 207 | 234 | 441 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 313 | 21 | 334 | ||
| Social Sciences | 50 | 221 | 271 | ||
| Psychology | 245 | 22 | 267 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 218 | 220 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 145 | 47 | 192 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 183 | 184 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 166 | 8 | 174 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 165 | 6 | 171 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 124 | 30 | 154 | ||
| Engineering | 120 | 21 | 141 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 106 | 106 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 103 | 103 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 75 | 77 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 | 33 | 43 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 40 | 40 | |||
| History | 12 | 27 | 39 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 37 | 37 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 26 | 26 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 23 | 24 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 20 | 20 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 8 | |||
| Grand Total | 91 | 4,447 | 1,068 | 71 | 5,677 |
A total of 4,538 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Grand Valley State University.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,139 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 62% | 67% |
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General info
| Alternative names | GVSU Grand Valley State Grand Valley |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | Educating students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| 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. |
| Colors | blue, black, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 2,721 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,347 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.gvsu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Campus Dr Allendale, Michigan, 49401-9403 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 6163312020 |
| Fax | +1 (616) 331 2000 |