GVSU Admission Requirements
Allendale, MichiganChances of getting into Grand Valley State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into GVSU and can I get accepted? The school has a 83% acceptance rate ranking it #41 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 14,178 out of 17,133 applicants were admitted making Grand Valley State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent. Grand Valley State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1050-1240Applicants Submitting SAT
89%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
| Average SAT Score | 1150 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Grand Valley State University?
Grand Valley State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1150 out of 1600. The school ranks #12 in Michigan for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 89 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1240 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1145 to 1240 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 1050 to 1145 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 955 to 1050 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 955 | Low | <63% |
GVSU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
38%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into GVSU?
Admission data indicates that GVSU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #13 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score. 38 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Grand Valley State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 83%-89% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 74%-83% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 63%-74% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <63% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.52Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Grand Valley State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Grand Valley State University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.52 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as GVSU accepts 83% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 31% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 22% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 13% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Reach |
High School Class Rank
86% of Grand Valley State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 18% |
| Top 25% of class | 50% |
| Top 50% of class | 86% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 14% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 17% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 10,805 | 6,315 | 17,133 |
| Accepted | 9,105 | 5,067 | 14,178 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 2,709 | 1,600 | 4,311 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 30% | 32% | 30% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
May 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Grand Valley State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grand Valley State University prefer SAT or ACT?
89% of students submit their SAT scores to GVSU. 38% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Grand Valley State University?
83% of those who apply are granted admission to GVSU. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Grand Valley State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1240. 89% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Grand Valley State University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 38% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
