Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Grand Valley Admissions Requirements
Admission Difficulty
Somewhat Selective
83%
How hard is it to get into Grand Valley State University ? Grand Valley is a somewhat selective institution. The Grand Valley acceptance rate is 83%. This means that the institution accepts 83 out of every 100 applicants.
Grand Valley Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 30, 2020
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 23, 2020
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Grand Valley is Apr 30, 2020. There are 0 days left to apply.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications is unknown. There are 0 days left to apply.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Grand Valley ACT Scores
ACT Range
21 - 26
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
26 and Above
21 to 26
21 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Grand Valley State University is 24. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into Grand Valley. Students with an ACT score that falls between 21 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 21 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Grand Valley SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
520 - 620
Reading SAT Range
520 - 630
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Grand Valley State University students is 24. Applicants with SAT scores of 26 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Grand Valley, while applicants with SAT scores between 21 to 26 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 21 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Grand Valley.
Grand Valley GPA
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
3.70
GPA Needed to Get Accepted
At Grand Valley, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.70. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
Data provided by IPEDs and Peterson's Databases, © 2020 Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
24,033
Campus Settings
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
83%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$11,363
Out-of-State
$16,044
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 30
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