Good

Score: 62/100

Grand Valley State University

4-Year Public

📍 Allendale, Michigan 49401

🌐 www.gvsu.edu/

Outcomes

B+

78/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

B+

80/100

Prestige

47/100

Quick Stats

22,269

Total Enrollment

69%

Graduation Rate

77%

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

95%

Acceptance Rate

$17,995

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Grand Valley State University ▼

3% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 557 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$411,919

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,415

1-Year Change

+5.7%

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Avg home value near campus: $411,919
Avg rent near campus: $1,415/mo — vs ~$799/mo campus room rate

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🏆 Where Grand Valley State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Computer Teacher Education

of 3 schools

#10

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

of 39 schools

#11

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

of 67 schools

#16

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

of 100 schools

#24

Biomedical Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#24

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

of 100 schools

#27

Education, General

of 100 schools

#28

Business/Commerce, General

of 100 schools

#29

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,978	$21,154
Room	$7,192
Board	$3,950
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$29,027	$35,219

Financial Aid

93%

Receive Any Aid

32%

Receive Pell Grants

51%

Take Out Loans

$17,995

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$11,395
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,390
$48,001 - $75,000	$14,507
$75,001 - $110,000	$20,860
$110,001+	$23,541

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 314 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 307 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 272 grads/yr Education, General 262 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 259 grads/yr Social Work 217 grads/yr Finance, General 208 grads/yr Accounting 191 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 174 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 169 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 158 grads/yr Management Science 150 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 143 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 117 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 105 grads/yr Computer Teacher Education 98 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 98 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 92 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 91 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 79 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Grand Valley State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Marketing managers

$161k/yr 407,000 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

22,269

Total Students

62%

Women

90%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic 7%

Black 6%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 91%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

With Family 7%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~557 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%

Hybrid (Some Online) 41%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Grand Valley State University?

Tuition at Grand Valley State University is $14,978 for in-state students and $21,154 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,995.

What is the graduation rate at Grand Valley State University?

The graduation rate at Grand Valley State University is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Grand Valley State University a good school?

Grand Valley State University has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University has a total enrollment of 22,269 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Grand Valley State University?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Grand Valley State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 557 students who need rental housing near campus.

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