Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Town · 18,854 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Allendale, MI, 49401-9403 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
102 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$28,367
Out-of-state COA
$34,775
Avg net price
$16,317
Room & board
$11,550
In-state tuition
$15,140
Out-of-state tuition
$21,548
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,272
$30–48k
$11,902
$48–75k
$12,861
$75–110k
$16,609
$110k+
$22,534
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1074
Reading 480–600
Math 460–590
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Grand Valley State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
14%
Consumer completion
66%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,840
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,118
Median debt
$24,500
Monthly loan payment
$260
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,258–$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,751
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$63,788
Independent students
12%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,840
10 years after entry
$56,118
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Institutional
Endowment
$209M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$10,156/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,704
Federal loan rate
50%
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