Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public 4-year institution in Allendale, MI. It enrolls about 22,269 students and admits roughly 95% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Allendale, MI 49401 |
| County | Ottawa County |
| Enrollment | 22,269 |
| Acceptance rate | 95% |
| Applicants / admitted | 24,297 / 23,008 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,978 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,154 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 13% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,995 |
| Campus setting | Town: Fringe |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | www.gvsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 6163312020 |
Admissions
About 24,297 students applied and 23,008 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,836 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $14,978 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,154. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,995 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,395 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,390 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,507 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,860 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,541 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,089 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, MI, Ottawa County. Its coordinates are 42.9630, -85.8898.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?
About 95% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 24,297 applicants.
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $14,978 for in-state students and $21,154 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Grand Valley State University?
About 22,269 students are enrolled.