$11,994
$17,064
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details81%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 13,972 |
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| Declined | + 3,132 |
| Total Received | 17,104 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI |
| Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI |
| SAT | 1258 |
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| ACT | 2005 |
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Grand Valley State University, founded in 1960, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 1,322-acre campus is located in Allendale, 12 miles west of Grand Rapids and 12 miles east of Lake Michigan.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 25,460 |
| 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) |
1,391-acre campus in Allendale (population: 17,579), 12 miles from Grand Rapids; branch campuses in Grand Rapids, Holland, and Muskegon. Air, 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
| 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 |
81%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 13,972 |
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| Declined | + 3,132 |
| Total Received | 17,104 |
Secondary school record
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Jodi Chycinski
Director of Admissions
P: 800 748-0246
F: 616 331-2000
go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
| Tuition | $11,994 |
| Room & board | $8,600 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $21,594 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $9,698 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $11,896 |
69%
$9,698
Need-based
| Federal | $28,395,855 |
| State | $2,527,005 |
| Institutional | $30,036,797 |
| Other external | $2,609,934 |
| Total | $63,569,591 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $74,957 |
| State | $58,099 |
| Institutional | $10,032,079 |
| Other external | $1,332,917 |
| Total | $11,498,052 |
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| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| 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 |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 68 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Saudi Arabia South Korea Spain Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jodi Chycinski
Director of Admissions
616 331-2025
chycinsj@gvsu.edu
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