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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 16,511 prospective students applied, and 13,707 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,236 enrolled in the school. 20,653 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,024 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,860 plus fees of $0. GVSU is ranked 533 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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Rankings
Rankings for Grand Valley State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#533 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#163 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#512 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1250 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.52 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $740 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,040 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $740 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,476 |
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.
Current students may use the Grand Valley State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.