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GVSU Tuition & Cost

Allendale, Michigan

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Michigan Resident Sticker Price

$26,220
In State Costs for Grand Valley State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$13,560
Books and Supplies$740
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $9,880
Other Expenses Budget$2,040

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$31,956
Out of State Costs for Grand Valley State University
Fee Cost
Tuition$19,296
Books and Supplies$740
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $9,880
Other Expenses Budget$2,040

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Grand Valley State University for undergraduate students residing in Michigan is $13,560. Room and board charges total $9,880 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $740 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $0 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $2,040 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Grand Valley State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $26,220.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Grand Valley State University is $19,296 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $9,880 for room and board, $740 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $0. Students are advised to budget $2,040 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $31,956. This figure is 21.9% higher than what Michigan residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Grand Valley State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $16,865 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Grand Valley State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$16,865
Net Price by Income Grand Valley State University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$10,259
$30,001 to $48,000$11,026
$48,001 to $75,000$15,277
$75,001 to $110,000$19,603
$110,000+$21,248

Financial Aid

89% of full-time undergrad Grand Valley State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,944 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 56% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,317 and 7% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,845.

Finanical Aid Grand Valley State University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,944 89%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $6,304 74%
Pell Grants $4,495 25%
Other Federal Grants $1,195 33%
State and Local Grants $1,060 9%
Federal Student Loans $5,317 56%
Other Student Loans $11,845 7%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Grand Valley State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $55,680. The loan balance of $55,680 is a four year multiple of the $13,920 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $590 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $55,680
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $590.30
Total Interest Paid $15,156.08
Sum of All Loan Payments $70,836.08

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$104,880
Year Michigan Residents Non Residents
1 $26,220 $31,956
2 $27,149 $33,088
3 $28,110 $34,260
4 $29,106 $35,473

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Grand Valley State University to be $104,880 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 3.5% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Grand Valley State University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Michigan Residents $584 $1,752 $2,336
Out of State Residents $824 $2,472 $3,296

Estimated cost for a class at Grand Valley State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Grand Valley State University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Grand Valley State University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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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.