About Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
24,677
Website
www.gvsu.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public university. The university covers an area of 1,322 acres. In 1960, Grand Valley State University was founded. The motto of the Grand Valley State University is Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies and its official colors are laker blue, black and white. In addition to over 21,112 undergraduate students, GVSU also boasts of over 2,921 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 24,033. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 1,780 faculty. At Grand Valley State University, around 93% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. Finally, at GVSU around 82% are white, 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 4% are Black or African American. The college has produced several achievers in its 60 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Brian Calley (Politician, Banker), Ruud Lubbers (Activist, Businessperson), Matt Thornton (Baseball player), and Rob Rubick (American football player). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 272 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by GVSU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and APA (American Psychological Association). The total endowment of the Grand Valley State University is around $132 million (2019).
Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Grand Valley State University has been ranked at the 481st position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
1050 - 1240
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $30. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1050-1250, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Grand Valley State University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403. They can also call them at (616) 331-2020.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$17,184
Average Annual Cost
$12,484
Books And Supplies
$700
Room And Board
$9,364
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,400
Total One Year Cost
$24,948
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to GVSU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $26,266. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
85%
Part-Time Retention Rate
46%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$369
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Marketing
265 Graduates
Psychology, General
264 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
240 Graduates
Education, General
233 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
221 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
215 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
215 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
204 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
197 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
184 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
171 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
129 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
127 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
124 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
123 Graduates
Social Work
118 Graduates
Biology, General
115 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
109 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
106 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
105 Graduates
Public Administration
93 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
83 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
80 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
77 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
76 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
70 Graduates
Mathematics
67 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
62 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
59 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
56 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
54 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
49 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
49 Graduates
Music
46 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
45 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
45 Graduates
History
44 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
42 Graduates
Sociology
42 Graduates
Statistics
42 Graduates
Political Science and Government
39 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
37 Graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...
37 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
34 Graduates
Anthropology
29 Graduates
International Business
28 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
27 Graduates
Legal Support Services
27 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
22 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
21 Graduates
Quality Control and Safety Technolo...
20 Graduates
Chemistry
19 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
19 Graduates
Journalism
19 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
18 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
17 Graduates
Computer Engineering
17 Graduates
Economics
17 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
16 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
16 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
15 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
14 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
14 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
12 Graduates
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multic...
11 Graduates
Philosophy
11 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
10 Graduates
Intercultural/Multicultural and Div...
10 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
9 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
9 Graduates
Biopsychology
7 Graduates
Area Studies
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
6 Graduates
Physics
5 Graduates
Engineering, General
3 Graduates
Dance
2 Graduates
Real Estate
2 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
21,680
Socio-Economic Diversity
31%
Part-time
11%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$67,198 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
28%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,274/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,150/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,150/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Lakers
School Colors
black, white, and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
319
Total Female Athletes
254
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $9,400 per year. The students at Grand Valley State University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,150 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 40% male and 60% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$42,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$217 - 306
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,734
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,656
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$969
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,727
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$10,715
$30K - $48K
$9,459
$48K - $75K
$7,199
$75K - $110K
$3,380
> $110K
$1,431
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,573,336
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$14,897,613
The financial aid department of Grand Valley State University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Grand Valley State University is around $6,027 and the federal grant is $4,863. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,015 as well as institutional aid worth $6,027. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Grand Valley State University amount to $1,573,336 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $14,897,613.
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