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Grand Valley State University
Allendale,
MI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate77%
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About Grand Valley
Grand Valley State University is a public, state university in the town of Allendale, Michigan. Grand Valley was founded in 1960. The college currently enrolls around 21,648 students per year, including 18,665 undergrad students.
Grand Valley Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Grand Valley. Around 77% of applicants get into Grand Valley each year. Out of 20,097 applications received in 2022, 15,463 students were offered admission.
| Grand Valley State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 62% |
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Go See Grand Valley
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, Michigan, near Grand Rapids.
If you want to see Grand Valley for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate I-96 to Allendale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Kent County International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Grand Valley State University and Allendale are like without leaving home.
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
970 - 1210
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Grand Valley Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,850
In State$31,754
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,952
$19,856
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,142
$11,142
Books
$756
$756
Student Life
Wondering what life at Grand Valley is like? There are approximately 21,648 students enrolled at Grand Valley, including 18,665 undergraduate students and 2,983 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from MI and 8% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
21,648
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
77%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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