University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
84% admitted · $22,508/yr after aid
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,495
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $60,120
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Grand Valley State University is a public college in Allendale, MI with 18,854 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1074 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,495 per year ($12,444 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,120 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 24,297
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 23,008
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–600
200800
SAT Math460–590
200800
ACT Composite22–30
136
What Grand Valley State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,770
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,872
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,588
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,444
- $30–48k$12,223
- $48–75k$12,816
- $75–110k$16,724
- $110k+$23,196
Get a personal estimate with Grand Valley State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $60,120
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 18,854
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White75%
- Hispanic9%
- Black8%
- Asian3%
Grand Valley State University FAQ
What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?+
Grand Valley State University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Grand Valley State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1074.
What ACT score do you need for Grand Valley State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–30.
Is Grand Valley State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Grand Valley State University?+
In Fall 2023, 24,297 students applied to Grand Valley State University and 23,008 were admitted; 4,836 enrolled.
Does Grand Valley State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Grand Valley State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Grand Valley State University require an essay?+
Grand Valley State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,770 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,495.
What is Grand Valley State University's graduation rate?+
65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 170082 · How we use this data
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