Grand Valley State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
83.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.59%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,175
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 27,059 students have applied and 22,464 students have allowed to admit to Grand Valley State University (Acceptance rate: 83.02%). GVSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.59 % where 4,175 students have finally enrolled out of 22,464 admitted students.
GVSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Michigan-Flint and Wayne State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.81%).
GVSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.51%).
How to Apply to Grand Valley State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GVSU. GVSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GVSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Grand Valley State University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Grand Valley State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,125). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | 1,060 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,125 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Grand Valley State University, 2,221 students submitted SAT scores (53% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 520 | 590 |
| Total | 940 | 1,060 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Grand Valley State University, 182 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 25 | 28 |
GVSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Grand Valley State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |