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School Summary
Grand Valley State University
General Information:
Founded in 1960, Grand Valley State University is seated on 1391 acres located in Ottawa county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 2600. Free student email accounts are available.
Application Deadline: May Application Fee: $0 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. No Application Requirements available.
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$15,502.00
$21,894.00
Room and Board
$11,550.00
$11,550.00
Fees
$242.00
$242.00
Total
$27,294.00
$33,686.00
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.gvsu.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores
Verbal
Math
700-800
5%
5%
600-699
23%
15.83%
500-599
41%
42%
400-499
28%
27%
300-399
3%
10%
200-299
0%
0%
Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores
Percentage of Students
30-36
18%
24-29
36%
18-23
37%
12-17
9%
6-11
0%
1-5
0%
Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage
Percentage of Students
Top 10%
N/A
11-25%
N/A
26-50%
N/A
Under 50%
N/A
Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running
Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running
Archery, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Fencing, Field hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Weight lifting, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)
Archery, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running, Skiing (cross-country)
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Only
Count
Male
7,630
Female
11,565
Total
19,243
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Count
Male
8,539
Female
13,675
Total
22,269
Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category
Percentage
Asian
3%
African American
6%
Hispanic
7%
Native American
0%
White
77%
Other
6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age
Percentage
Under 25 Years Old
93%
At Least 25 Years Old
7%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status
Percentage
In State
92%
Out Of State
8%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status
Percentage
Live On Campus
33%
Live Off Campus
67%
Campus Life Night, Homecoming, President's Ball
Habitat for Humanity, Alternative Breaks, Hospitality and tourism Management Club, Dance Troupe, Colleges Against Cancer
Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title
45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
16.0500 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
09.0900 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
27.0101 Mathematics, General
52.1301 Management Science
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
16.1200 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
27.0501 Statistics, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
03.0101 Natural Resources/Conservation, General
45.0601 Economics, General
50.0301 Dance, General
26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General
50.0601 Film/Cinema/Media Studies
22.0000 Legal Studies
03.0103 Environmental Studies
30.1001 Biopsychology
30.2001 International/Globalization Studies
09.0905 Health Communication
38.0101 Philosophy
11.0401 Information Science/Studies
26.0709 Wildlife Biology
51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics
09.0903 Advertising
13.1004 Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
13.1005 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
13.1003 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
13.1006 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
13.1007 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
13.1008 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
11.0103 Information Technology
09.0702 Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
16.0901 French Language and Literature
54.0101 History, General
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
45.0101 Social Sciences, General
13.0101 Education, General
16.0501 German Language and Literature
05.0104 East Asian Studies
05.0123 Chinese Studies
05.0110 Russian Studies
05.0207 Women's Studies
26.1501 Neuroscience
38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies
50.0605 Photography
42.2707 Social Psychology
40.0602 Geochemistry
26.0202 Biochemistry
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
03.0301 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
26.1504 Neurobiology and Behavior
26.0502 Microbiology, General
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0703 Art History, Criticism and Conservation
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0901 International Relations and Affairs
45.0701 Geography
09.0701 Radio and Television
09.0401 Journalism
23.1301 Writing, General
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
15.0000 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
14.0101 Engineering, General
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General
52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
52.0801 Finance, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
30.0101 Biological and Physical Sciences
51.1101 Pre-Dentistry Studies
51.1102 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
01.1302 Pre-Veterinary Studies
44.0701 Social Work
51.0907 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
15.0701 Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.
