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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Grand Valley State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Allendale, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 18.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
18.9K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 30
1typical 50% range36
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,108
Earnings 5yr: $112,479
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,497
Earnings 5yr: $123,503
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,011
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,615
Earnings 5yr: $85,684
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,253
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,676
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,456
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,172
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,416
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,330
Earnings 5yr: $95,198
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,565
Earnings 5yr: $85,738
Debt: $28,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,295
Earnings 5yr: $93,720
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,978
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,095
Earnings 5yr: $82,536
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,420
Earnings 5yr: $94,036
Debt: $29,000
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,398
Earnings 5yr: $84,815
Debt: $29,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,324
Earnings 5yr: $83,990
Debt: $24,397
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,153
Earnings 5yr: $73,018
Debt: $23,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,324
Earnings 5yr: $83,452
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,188
Earnings 5yr: $72,866
Debt: $27,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,800
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,452
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,317
In-State Tuition$15,140
Out-of-State Tuition$21,548
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,840
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,118
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$76,689
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