Grand Valley State University
PublicAllendale, MI
Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, MI, is a public very large school, enrolling around 18,854 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $103,253/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $6,408 more per year in tuition and fees (1.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Grand Valley State University?
Admitted students at Grand Valley State University typically score between 940–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Grand Valley State University?
Admitted students at Grand Valley State University typically score between 22–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?
Grand Valley State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,367 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Grand Valley State University?
For 2024-25, Grand Valley State University's published tuition and required fees were $21,548 for out-of-state students and $15,140 for in-state students -- $6,408 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Grand Valley State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Grand Valley State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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