Overview

Grand Valley State University is a University institution located in Allendale, MI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI  49401
United States

Contact Ms. Mary Brittain
Associate Director for Admissions & Recruitment
Email: go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
Phone: 616-331-2025
Fax: 616-331-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Studies
East Asian Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Taxation
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Orthopedic And Other Physical Health Impairments
Education/teaching Of The Gifted And Talented
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy/therapist
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Biopsychology
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geochemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Music, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

24,297

Applied

23,007

Accepted

19,243

Enrolled

Female Admissions

15,193

Females Applied

14,490

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,078

Males Applied

8,495

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,502

In-state

21,894

Out-of-state

15,502

In-district

Fees

11,550

Room & board

Financial Aid

13,966

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,559

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,564

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,562

Avg. Loan Aid

4,554

Avg. Grant Aid

11,914

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,243

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.79%
Black or African American	6.42%
White or Caucasian	76.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.38%
Asian	2.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.66%
Other	0.77%

Gender

Male (39.65%)

Female (60.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Life Night, Homecoming and President's Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Alternative Breaks, Hospitality and tourism Management Club, Dance Troupe and Colleges Against Cancer

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading			No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading			No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,812

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,161

Part-time - 651

Male - 770

Female - 1,008