80%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,168 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,341 |
| Total Received | 17,509 |
| SAT | 1258 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2005 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI |
| Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI |
Like college facts? Check out the Amazing College Fact Machine to see more.
Feed The Machine
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
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 |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 25,049 |
| 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) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • 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) • 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
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
| 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 |
80%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,168 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,341 |
| Total Received | 17,509 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
Jodi Chycinski
Director of Admissions
P: 800 748-0246
F: 616 331-2000
go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
67%
$10,093
| Tuition | $12,484 |
| Room & board | $8,690 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $22,174 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,093 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,081 |
Need-based
| Federal | $30,578,276 |
| State | $4,172,775 |
| Institutional | $31,602,292 |
| Other external | $2,775,939 |
| Total | $69,129,282 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $64,457 |
| State | $75,344 |
| Institutional | $10,618,382 |
| Other external | $1,346,008 |
| Total | $12,104,191 |
|---|
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
FAFSA
P: 800 748-0246
F: 616 331-3180
go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
Michelle Rhodes
Director of Financial Aid
rhodesmi@gvsu.edu
| M | W | |
|---|---|---|
| baseball |  | |
| basketball | |
|
| cross-country | |
|
| diving | |
|
| football | | |
| golf | |
|
| lacrosse | |
|
| soccer | |
|
| softball | |
|
| swimming | |
|
| tennis | |
|
| track and field (indoor) | |
|
| track and field (outdoor) | |
|
| volleyball | |
Lacrosse
Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, Bowling, Crew, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Golf, Golf Scramble, Kickball, Racquetball, Roller Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track And Field (indoor), Volleyball (indoor/sand)
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
Tim Selgo (men's)
Athletic Director
email
Lisa M. Sweany (women's)
Senior Associate Athletic Director
email
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting |
|
|
||
| Advertising/Public Relations |
|
|||
| Allied Health Sciences |
|
|||
| Anthropology |
|
|||
| Applied Linguistics |
|
|||
| Art Education |
|
|||
| Art History |
|
|||
| Art/Studio Art |
|
|||
| Athletic Training |
|
|||
| Audiology |
|
|||
| Behavioral Neuroscience |
|
|||
| Biochemistry |
|
|||
| Biology |
|
|
||
| Biomedical Sciences |
|
|
||
| Biostatistics |
|
|||
| Business |
|
|||
| Business Economics |
|
|||
| Cardiovascular Sonography |
|
|||
| Cell/Molecular Biology |
|
|||
| Cellular/Molecular Biology |
|
|||
| Chemistry |
|
|||
| Chinese Studies |
|
|||
| Classics |
|
|||
| Clinical Dietetics |
|
|||
| Communication Studies |
|
|||
| Communications |
|
|||
| Comprehensive Science/Arts for Teaching |
|
|||
| Computer Engineering |
|
|||
| Computer Information Systems |
|
|||
| Computer Science |
|
|||
| Criminal Justice |
|
|
||
| Dance |
|
|||
| Data Science/Analytics |
|
|||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
|
|||
| Earth Sciences |
|
|||
| Economics |
|
|||
| Education |
|
|
||
| Education Technology |
|
|||
| Educational Leadership |
|
|||
| Electrical Engineering |
|
|||
| Engineering |
|
|
||
| English |
|
|||
| English Literature/Language |
|
|||
| Entrepreneurship |
|
|||
| Exercise Science |
|
|||
| Film/Video |
|
|||
| Finance |
|
|||
| French |
|
|||
| General Business |
|
|||
| Geography |
|
|||
| Geology |
|
|||
| Geology/Chemistry |
|
|||
| German |
|
|||
| Global Studies/Social Impact |
|
|||
| Health Administration |
|
|||
| Health Communications |
|
|||
| Health Information Management |
|
|||
| Higher Education |
|
|||
| History |
|
|||
| Hospitality/Tourism Management |
|
|||
| Human Resources Management |
|
|||
| Information Systems |
|
|||
| Information Technology |
|
|||
| Instruction/Curriculum |
|
|
||
| Integrated Science |
|
|||
| Interdisciplinary Engineering |
|
|||
| International Business |
|
|||
| International Relations |
|
|||
| Leadership |
|
|||
| Legal Studies |
|
|||
| Liberal Studies |
|
|||
| Literacy Studies |
|
|||
| Management |
|
|||
| Marketing |
|
|||
| Mathematics |
|
|||
| Mechanical Engineering |
|
|||
| Medical Dosimetry |
|
|||
| Medical Laboratory Science |
|
|||
| Medical/Bioinformatics |
|
|||
| Multimedia Journalism |
|
|||
| Music |
|
|||
| Music Education |
|
|||
| Natural Resources Management |
|
|||
| Nursing |
|
|
||
| Nursing Practice |
|
|||
| Occupational Safety/Health Technology |
|
|||
| Occupational Therapy |
|
|||
| Operations Management |
|
|||
| Philanthropy/Nonprofit Leadership |
|
|||
| Philosophy |
|
|||
| Photography |
|
|||
| Physical Education |
|
|||
| Physical Therapy |
|
|||
| Physician Assistant |
|
|||
| Physics |
|
|||
| Political Science/Government |
|
|||
| Product Design/Manufacturing Engineering |
|
|||
| Psychology |
|
|||
| Public Administration |
|
|||
| Public Health |
|
|||
| Public/Nonprofit Administration |
|
|||
| Radiation Therapy |
|
|||
| Radiologic/Imaging Science |
|
|||
| Religious Studies |
|
|||
| School Counseling |
|
|||
| School Psychology |
|
|||
| Social Studies |
|
|||
| Social Work |
|
|
||
| Sociology |
|
|||
| Spanish |
|
|||
| Special Education |
|
|||
| Speech Language Pathology |
|
|||
| Sport Management |
|
|||
| Statistics |
|
|||
| Supply Chain Management |
|
|||
| Taxation |
|
|||
| Theatre |
|
|||
| Therapeutic Recreation |
|
|||
| Women/Gender Studies |
|
|||
| Writing |
|
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
25,049
93%
7%
88%
12%
88%
12%
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
86%
Transfer applicants accepted
60%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| 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 |
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
99%
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 68 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Australia China Saudi Arabia Spain Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| 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
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
