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Grand Valley State University

#7 in Top Public Universities in Michigan
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Allendale, MI
  • 3,544 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    B
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About Grand Valley State University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
One Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Website
gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
82%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
940-1165
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$15,904/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,247/ year
  • $30-48k
    $11,956/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,506/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,862/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,293/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.220 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.236 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.236 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Marketing
    265 Graduates
  • Psychology
    264 Graduates
  • Finance
    240 Graduates
  • Foundations of Education
    233 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    219 Graduates
  • Pre-Medicine Studies
    215 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    204 Graduates
  • Nursing
    197 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    184 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
19,668Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 149 responses
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  • Friendly
    43%
  • Hard working
    15%
  • Good people
    15%
  • Sociable
    12%
  • Rich
    5%
  • Unique and hardworking
    3%
  • Not very friendly toward " outsiders"
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
65%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.267 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.325 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 161 responses
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  • Opportunities
    26%
  • Diverse
    15%
  • Academic
    12%
  • Cares about student success
    11%
  • Awesome
    9%
  • Undergrad
    8%
  • Expensive
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.153 responses
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Grand Valley State University Reviews

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Grand Valley State University is an excellent school and by far one of the best decisions i have ever made. I get so excited talking about Grand Valley whenever someone asks about it. There are so many opportunities for students to get involved, like Greek Life, intramural sport teams, and clubs for any and all majors! The campus takes 10 to 15 minutes to walk across so everything is in a very convenient location. Also Grand Valley prides itself on being named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review. Everyone i have talked to that has went to Grand Valley says it is one of the best universities in the state of Michigan. I am proud to be a student at Grand Valley and I cannot wait for what the future brings me because of my decision of going to Grand Valley State University.
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After transferring from a larger university to GVSU, it was the best decision I could have made for my college career. Professors here really do care about your learning and success, and are always there if you need something. You do not feel like just another number at this school. Advisors also do their best to ensure your success, and are available for extra resources. Campus is also beautiful! I enjoyed being downtown for the last 2 years, and the opportunities it provides.
Need healthier food options. Need some changes in some of the professors. Some professors treat each section they teach differently. They may offer less or more assignments compared to some of their other sections. This isn't fair. Students talk and word gets around quickly that their teacher is changing opportunities from class to class. Overall, great school!