Allendale,
MI
About Grand Valley
Grand Valley State University is a public, state college in the town of Allendale, Michigan. Grand Valley was founded in 1960. The college enrolls around 22,406 students a year, including 19,379 undergraduate students.
Grand Valley Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Grand Valley. Grand Valley admitted 92% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 17,163 applications received in 2022, 15,730 students were offered admission.
| Grand Valley State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 92% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 62% |
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Grand Valley State University is locatedin Allendale, Michigan, in Grand Rapids.
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College Info
Grand Valley Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Grand Valley is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Grand Valley SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1010 - 1230
Math SAT Range
500 - 610
Reading SAT Range
510 - 620
Grand Valley Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,848
In State$30,752
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Grand Valley is like? There are approximately 22,406 students enrolled at Grand Valley, including 19,379 undergraduate students and 3,027 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from MI and 9% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
22,406
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
92%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,952
Out-of-State
$19,856
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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