Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public
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Grand Valley State University admitted 83.0% of applicants university-wide (22,464 of 27,059).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.0% | 22,464 | 27,059 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 8,000 | 10,000 |
| Out-of-state | 79.2% | 1,900 | 2,400 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| Men | 82.5% | 8,599 | 10,421 |
| Women | 83.4% | 13,843 | 16,606 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 22,464 admitted students, 4,175 enrolled (18.6% yield).
Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 940–1190
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $37,698/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,548 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,150 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $37,698/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,272 |
| $30k–48k | $11,902 |
| $48k–75k | $12,861 |
| $75k–110k | $16,609 |
| Over $110k | $22,534 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- Distinguished Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Grand Valley Grant — Varies based on financial need (Need Based)
- Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship — Covers difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Trustee Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- Distinguished Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship (ISS) — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Secondary school record (transcript)
- Application form with personal data
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
International applicants
- Secondary school record (transcript)
- Application form with personal data
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Grand Valley State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,118
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,500
- At graduation
Grand Valley State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #242
- WSJ: #223
- Forbes: #417
- Niche: #471
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Biological & life sciences (8%), Psychology (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 36% of class sections have under 20 students.
Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.