GVSU Description

Grand Valley State University, established in 1960, is a four-year public university in West Michigan providing a fully accredited liberal arts undergraduate and graduate education to more than 23,000 students. Grand Valley offers more than 200 areas of study, providing a wide selection of majors and minors. The emphasis on academic excellence is evident in small class sizes taught by high-caliber faculty and unique faculty-undergraduate student research opportunities that are more typical of graduate programs. State-of-the-art facilities and housing on both the main campus in Allendale and the downtown Grand Rapids campus further enhance the college experience, making Grand Valley a top choice for both Michigan and non-Michigan residents.

Grand Valley State University educates students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship and public service.

Grand Valley is located in Michigan's West Coast, close to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and the cultural opportunities of Michigan's second largest city, Grand Rapids. Both the residential main campus in Allendale and the urban campus in Grand Rapids are located just a few hours from Chicago and Detroit.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Lakers

Nickname

GVSU

Website

www.gvsu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$8,630

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,944

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

24,408

GVSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
20,416
Freshman Class
3,727
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
24,408

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
83%
Graduate
17%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
94%
Out-of-State
6%

Gender of Students

Women
62%
Men
38%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
3%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

Michigan
94%
Illinois
2%
Indiana
1%
Other
3%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%