Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 77% of applicants get into Grand Valley State University each year. Out of 20,097 applications received in 2023, 15,463 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Grand Valley State University, the regular decision application deadline is May 1 and the application fee is $30.

Grand Valley State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Grand Valley State University's admissions stats.

Grand Valley State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	62%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

Grand Valley State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Grand Valley State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	–

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Applying Early to Grand Valley State University?

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Grand Valley State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Grand Valley State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Grand Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Grand Valley. Grand Valley has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Grand Valley accepted 77% of students, around 15,463 of the 20,097 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Grand Valley, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Grand Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Grand Valley State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Grand Valley State University

What does Grand Valley State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Grand Valley State University for more information on admission factors.

Grand Valley State University Application Requirements

To apply to Grand Valley State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Grand Valley State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Grand Valley State University?

Students admitted to Grand Valley State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 2% submitted a class rank. At Grand Valley State University 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Grand Valley State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.89%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	17.94%
3.25 and 3.49	14.94%
3.00 and 3.24	10.93%
2.50 and 2.9	12.54%
2.00 and 2.49	5.56%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Grand Valley State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Grand Valley State University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 62% of Grand Valley State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Grand Valley State University?

To be competitive with other Grand Valley State University applicants, you should aim to earn between 970 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Grand Valley State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

To be most competitive at Grand Valley State University, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Grand Valley State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Grand Valley State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Grand Valley State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Grand Valley State University.

Transfer students can enroll in Grand Valley State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Grand Valley State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Grand Valley State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Grand Valley State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Grand Valley State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Grand Valley State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Grand Valley State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Grand Valley State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Grand Valley State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Grand Valley State University?

❌ No, Grand Valley State University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Grand Valley State University is 77%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?

❌ Grand Valley State University does not offer early decision.

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