- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityB-
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC+
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeB
- SafetyB-
Grand Valley State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
Website
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
80%
SAT Range
940-1205
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Grand Valley State University
Cost
Net Price
$16,370/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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.224 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.224 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,084Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 64%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.255 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.313 responses
After Grand Valley State University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
65%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.153 responses
Grand Valley State University Reviews
3,395 reviews
All Categories
The second I stepped on Grand Valley's campus for a tour, I felt at home. Being surrounded by nature as well as feeling safe walking around at night. The majority of professors want to see you succeed and will assist you in any way possible if you reach out. The resources here are phenomenal. There is free tutoring for students for every class if you are struggling or just want some extra help. The only thing I could change about Grand Valley is the way they handle sexual assaults/inform other students. Generally, when a sexual assault occurs and is reported, every student gets an email saying where it happened and a VERY vague description of the perpetrator; it doesn't tell us anything else. However, there are security hired through every apartment unit as well as cops doing rounds on weekends. I feel very safe for this reason. Overall, I love Grand Valley and all the activities it has to offer. It truly has a club/activity for everyone. Go Lakers!
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is by far one of the most amazing campuses I've been to! The school offers a great liberal arts program to have bits and pieces of information from all studies, and when you are ready to move on to your specific major studies, there are many options!
I am pursuing a Business Management degree and it is going very well so far. Along with the beautiful campus and the wide range of majors offered there are lots of opportunities to get involved with the community and nearby business professionals. It seems as if everyday there is something going on that can help you step your foot into the real working world and get real hands on experience while doing so! Check out Grand Valley State University! It is definitely worth your time.
I am pursuing a Business Management degree and it is going very well so far. Along with the beautiful campus and the wide range of majors offered there are lots of opportunities to get involved with the community and nearby business professionals. It seems as if everyday there is something going on that can help you step your foot into the real working world and get real hands on experience while doing so! Check out Grand Valley State University! It is definitely worth your time.
I love Grand Valley State University. I completed my undergrad degree here, and when applying for Master's programs in Occupational Therapy, Grand Valley was my first choice. Therefore, when I was accepted into Grand Valley's Master's of Occupational Science and Therapy program I was extremely excited to continue my education at this university. I am now a year into my Master's program, and wouldn't change a thing about the experiences I have had in lectures and fieldwork rounds. I am appreciative of the large amount of connections Grand Valley has with the community, which enable me as a student to receive the best education in the state!