Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 940 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Grand Valley State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology, General. | 335 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 334 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 325 | |
| 4 | Education, General. | 276 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 267 | |
| 6 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 260 | |
| 7 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 247 | |
| 8 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 215 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 179 | |
| 10 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 157 | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 153 | |
| 12 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 140 | |
| 13 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 123 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 117 | |
| 15 | Social Work. | 112 | |
| 16 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 101 | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 100 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 98 | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 95 | |
| 20 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 80 |
Showing top 20 of 77 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?
Grand Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 83% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Grand Valley State University?
Admitted students at Grand Valley State University typically score between 940 and 1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Grand Valley State University is approximately $16,317 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Grand Valley State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Grand Valley State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
