Grand Valley State University Comparison

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Overview

GVSU
Location Allendale, MI
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 21,648
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #583
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website gvsu.edu
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Costs

GVSU
Tuition (In State) $13,952
Tuition (Out of State) $19,856
Room & Board $10,140
Avg Net Price $17,105
Avg Grant Aid $8,811
% Receiving Grant Aid 93%

Admission

GVSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 17,123
Admitted 15,474
Acceptance Rate 90.4%
Enrolled % 25%
Avg High School GPA 3.65
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/27
SAT Range 960/1210
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

GVSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (23%)
  • Health Professions (16%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Communication (7%)
  • Social Sciences (7%)

Outcomes

GVSU
Graduation Rate 63%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $44,600
Making Student Loan Payments 62%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,000
Median Loan Payment $258

Diversity

GVSU
% Men 38%
% Women 62%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 83%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

GVSU
% In-State 91%
% Out-of-State 8%

Campus

GVSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/