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Tuition

$11,078

$15,568

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,596
Declined + 3,284
Total Received 17,880
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Public

21,317

undergraduate students

3,337

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

42%

58%

male

female

1  :  17

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
44%
18-23
46%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
12%
24-29
36%
18-23
44%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
46%
18-23
38%
12-17
9%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration/Management
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology
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School Facts

Grand Valley State University, founded in 1960, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 1,237-acre campus is located in Allendale, 12 miles west of Grand Rapids and 12 miles east of Lake Michigan.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 24,654
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
ABA (American Bar Association)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
APA (American Psychological Association)
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

Codes

SAT 1258
ACT 2005

Right Now

Allendale, MI

1,304-acre campus in Allendale (population: 17,579), 12 miles from Grand Rapids; branch campuses in Grand Rapids, Holland, and Muskegon. Airport, bus, and train serve Grand Rapids. School operates transportation to Grand Rapids. Public transportation serves campus.

Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
24%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
19%
Top 1/4
50%
Top 1/2
88%
Bottom 1/2
12%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
44%
18-23
46%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
12%
24-29
36%
18-23
44%
12-17
8%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
7%
24-29
46%
18-23
38%
12-17
9%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 14,596
Declined + 3,284
Total Received 17,880

Admissions Contact

Jodi Chycinski
Director of Admissions
P: 800 748-0246
F: 616 331-2000
go2gvsu@gvsu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,078
Room 5,400
Board 2,520
Books & supplies 1,000
Total $18,998
Average Financial Aid - 9,226
Total with Avg. Aid $9,772

Financial Aid

60%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,226

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $31,626,173
State $254,156
Institutional $25,886,999
Other external $2,133,701
Total $59,901,029

Non-need-based

Federal $65,369
State $10,500
Institutional $6,183,138
Other external $800,461
Total $7,059,468

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 748-0246
F: 616 331-3180
go2gvsu@gvsu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Michelle Rhodes
Director of Financial Aid
rhodesmi@gvsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division II)
Mascot
Lakers
School colors
black, white, and blue

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Club Sports - Men's

Lacrosse

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Crew, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Golf Scramble, Kickball, Racquetball, Roller Hockey, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field (Indoor), Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Tim Selgo (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Lisa M. Sweany (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Advertising/Public Relations
Allied Health Sciences
Anthropology
Art Education
Art History
Art/Design
Athletic Training
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biopsychology
Biostatistics
Broadcasting
Business
Business Administration/Management
Business Economics
Cell/Molecular Biology
Cellular/Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Classics
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Computer/Information Science
Criminal Justice
Dance
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
English Literature/Language
Exercise Science
Film/Video
Finance
French
General Business
Geochemistry
Geography
Geology
German
Health Administration
Health Communications
Health Sciences
Higher Education
History
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Information Systems
Instruction/Curriculum
Integrated Science
International Business
International Relations
Journalism
Leadership
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Literacy Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Movement Science
Music
Music Education
Natural Resources Management
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Occupational Safety/Health Technology
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Political Science/Government
Psychology
Public Administration
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic/Imaging Science
Reading Education
Russian Studies
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Special Education/Psychology
Statistics
Supply Chain Management
Taxation
Theatre
Therapeutic Recreation
Women/Gender Studies
Writing

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration/Management
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education
  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

24,654

total students

95%

5%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

86%

21,317
students

Female
58%
12,438

Male
42%
8,879

Graduate

14%

3,337
students

Female
67%
2,235

Male
33%
1,102

undergraduateFull-time

87%

18,663
students

Female
59%
10,964

Male
41%
7,699

undergraduatePart-time

13%

2,654
students

Female
56%
1,474

Male
44%
1,180

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
84%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

69%

Transfer applicants accepted

64%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 30

Winter: December 1

Spring: April 15

Summer: April 15

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 73
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Jodi Chycinski
Director of Admissions
616 331-2025
chycinsj@gvsu.edu

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Colleges that Are Members of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome Colleges with Strength in Men's Basketball: Division II Colleges with Fine Programs in Visual/Studio Arts Colleges with Strength in Women's Soccer: Division II Colleges with the Largest Enrollment of White Students Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 20 in Division II