Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · 18,854 undergrads (large, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,272 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,902 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,861 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,609 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,534 |
| All incomes (average) | $16,317 |
Sticker tuition: $15,140 in-state, $21,548 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Average SAT
- 1074
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,118
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,500
- International undergrads
- 244 (1.3%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business22%
Health & Nursing14%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Education6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Psychology5%
Communications & Media5%
Computer Science5%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
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