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Public · Allendale, Michigan

Grand Valley State University

Small town campus · 18,854 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
83%
ACT middle 50%
22–30
Average net price
$16,317
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
67%
Cook Carillon Tower at Grand Valley State University's Valley campus
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Grand Valley State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$12,272
$30,001 – $48,000
$11,902
$48,001 – $75,000
$12,861
$75,001 – $110,000
$16,609
Over $110,000
$22,534

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$28,367
Tuition, in-state
$15,140
Tuition, out-of-state
$21,548
First-years given a grant by the school
87%
Average grant from the school
$5,655
Median debt at graduation
$24,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT middle 50%
940–1190
ACT middle 50%
22–30
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
77%

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Grand Valley State University athletics

NCAA D2, 11 women's and 9 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–42
Basketball2117
Cross country180271
Football–141
Golf910
Lacrosse31–
Soccer30–
Softball21–
Swimming & diving3535
Tennis109
Track & field180271
Volleyball18–
Wrestling2241

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
22%
Health professions
14%
Biological & biomedical sciences
8%
Education
6%
Parks, recreation & fitness
5%
Psychology
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
67%
First-year retention
77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,118
Median debt at graduation
$24,500
Students with a Pell grant
29%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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