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Overview
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts institution with three regional campuses in western Michigan. GVSU offers undergraduate degrees in 91 academic fields of study. For students who wish to experience another culture during their college careers, GVSU hosts numerous study abroad programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. To promote sustainability on campus, GVSU features 25 LEED-certified facilities and a community garden.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$17,995
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1065
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,502 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,894 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,925
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,471
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,827
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1657
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,471
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$121,420,560
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$31,939,880
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,868
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$235
Students receiving federal loans
50%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,215
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,382
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
24297
Students Applied
79%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1196
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | June 1 |
| Other | January 6 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
59%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1065
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,269
Total Number of Undergrads
19,243
0
100
41%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
109
Faculty Overview
0
100
58%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
80
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
Student Organizations
486
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
86%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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
1
Sports Club
25
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Grand Valley State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,522
Top 5 Cities
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Chicago
Saginaw
Lansing
Top 5 Employers
Amway
Corewell Health
Meijer
State of Michigan
Steelcase
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$235
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