Overview
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Located in Allendale, Michigan, Grand Valley State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,133 prospective students applied, and 14,178 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,311 enrolled in the school. 20,653 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,024 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $12,484 plus fees of $0. GVSU is ranked 534 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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GVSU is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1240 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,364 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,948 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,364 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,226 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170082 IPEDS survey data for Grand Valley State University.