Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public

Acceptance rate
83%
Average SAT
1,074
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
18,854
In-state tuition
$15,140
Out-of-state tuition
$21,548
Avg net price
$16,317
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Biology, General.335
2Psychology, General.334
3Marketing.325
4Education, General.276
5Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.267
6Finance and Financial Management Services.260
7Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.247
8Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.215
9Accounting and Related Services.179
10Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.157
11Criminal Justice and Corrections.153
12Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.140
13Business Administration, Management and Operations.123
14English Language and Literature, General.117
15Social Work.112
16Natural Resources Conservation and Research.101
17Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.100
18Computer and Information Sciences, General.98
19Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.95
20Hospitality 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.