College
Grand Valley State University
- B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Allendale, MI
- 3,556 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityB+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsA+
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
One Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Website
Grand Valley State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82%
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
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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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.237 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.237 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Education
302 GraduatesMarketing
265 GraduatesPsychology
264 GraduatesFinance
240 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
219 GraduatesHealth Professions
215 GraduatesPre-Medicine Studies
215 GraduatesManagement Sciences and Information Systems
204 GraduatesNursing
197 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
184 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,668Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
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.268 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.326 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation 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
Grand Valley State University Reviews
3,556 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.
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!