College
Grand Valley State University
- B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Allendale, MI
- 3,594 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
81%
SAT Range
1050-1230
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
$16,175/ 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
16:1
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
19,373Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
29%
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
65%
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
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Proud to be a Laker! I loved my four years at the "college in the cornfield" which continues to grow in both the primary Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids campuses. The primary campus is so lovely that we returned to have our wedding in the arboretum and reception at the Alumni House. The sprawling layout leads to lots of walking, biking, or skating but also affords a sense of community as students tend to live and study with those seeking similar majors. I was a member of the Honors College which afforded the opportunity to get to know our professors well since some of our classes spanned multiple sememsters. A very strong athletic department means great games to attend and an enormous FieldHouse to allow year-round indoor participation in every sport imaginable even in the midst of a Michigan winter.
Currently, I am a freshman at Grand Valley State University. For me, the idea of moving three hours away from home terrified me. I knew absolutely no one and I have never been away from home. The day my parents dropped me off at my dorm by myself was the scariest feeling of my life. For the first couple of days, I was so upset that I couldn't leave my room. Once transitions started, I finally grew out of my depression and I began to talk to people that were going through the same pain as me. I made a new friend that now I am proud to call my best friend. Together, we discovered so many clubs and fun activities available on campus. We also discovered the freshman fifteen as a result of the Kleiner building and Fresh Foods. I am very greatful that my parents supported me going away to Grand Valley. I am so proud to be a Laker!
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.