Grand Valley State University
tuition & fees
$21,894
graduate tuition & fees
$20,030
acceptance rate
83%
Student Population
22,011
online students
1,443
Number of Programs
185
Financial Aid Amount
$9,731
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
67%
Grand Valley State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Allendale, Michigan. GVSU ranked 285th in National Universities and 14th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 22,011 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. GVSU's acceptance rate is 83.02% last year (undergraduate school).
Grand Valley State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Grand Valley State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401-9403 |
| Phone | 616-331-2020 |
| WEB | www.gvsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.gvsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.gvsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-application-23.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/price_calculator.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.gvsu.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.gvsu.edu/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Grand Valley State University is 83.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.59%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83.02 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.59 % |
Tuition & Fees
GVSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,502 for Michigan residents and $21,894 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,154).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $20,030 for Michigan residents and $20,030 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.44% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,502 | $21,894 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $20,030 | $20,030 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 22,011 students have enrolled at GVSU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,443 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. GVSU has 19,002 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,009 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 22,011 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 19,002 |
| Graduate Students | 3,009 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,443 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
GVSU offers 185 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 185 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by GVSU
| Number of programs | 185 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |