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1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI 49401

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Grand Valley State University School 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.

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Grand Valley State University

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Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is an American liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan. The university was established in 1960 and is situated on west of Grand Rapids. Classes are also offered at the university's growing Pew Campus in Downtown Grand Rapids, Meijer Campus in Holland, and through centers at Muskegon and Traverse City established in cooperation with local community colleges.

The university consists of eight colleges: The Seidman College of Business, College of Community and Public Services, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, College of Health Professions, Kirkhof College of Nursing, and the College of University-wide Interdisciplinary Initiatives. Grand Valley has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, ABET, APTA, CSWE, NASAD, NASM, NCATE, and NLN.

During the 1970s, Grand Valley used a multiple college concept: "College of Arts and Sciences", "Thomas Jefferson College", "William James College", "Seidman College of Business," and "College IV". The academic programs were placed in divisions from 1982 to 2004. The modern incarnation of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences came from the merger of the Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities and Science & Mathematics Divisions.

History

Presidents

  • Thomas J. Haas (2006-present)
  • Mark Murray (2001-2006)
  • Arend Lubbers (1969-2001)
  • James Zumberge (1962-1969)

Campuses

Grand Valley has four campuses; the main campus in Allendale and three satellite campuses in the surrounding area.

Interurban Transit Partnership operates several The Rapid bus routes under contract with the university. The public can ride these buses by paying the fare, but rides are free to Grand Valley students, faculty and staff on all Rapid routes while classes are in session. It has its own website on the GVSU domain.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lakers
Nickname:
GVSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
18,903
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,510
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Grand Valley State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Grand Valley State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 64%
Men 36%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
African-American 5%
Other 4%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 93%
Illinois 4%
Wisconsin 0%
Ohio 0%
Indiana 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 27%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)

Grand Valley State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 7,240 $ 12,510  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,392 46%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,807 85%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,885 42%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,831 78%  
Any Aid:
   92%  

Grand Valley State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 6%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 610
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 26, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Grand Valley State University

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Emmy
Emmy

Question: What's your opinion on Grand Valley State University?

I'm considering going there because it's inexpensive and has a high GPA admission rate. But, I've heard that it's really religious and I'm not that into religion and stuff, but yeah. Please, please give me your opinion on Grand Valley State!! Also, I'd like to go into the English department as a fiction editor so if you could tell me anything about that it would be great!
15 months ago
Jerome L
Jerome L

Best Answer

It is a very nice school, and they have a good academic reputation. The campus is beautiful and the class size is not too big like U of M or MSU especially during the first two years. I like their location which is almost between Detroit and Chicago. Their housing is amazing. One of the dorms is called an apartment style, and it is like living in an apartment (room comes with stove, oven, bathroom, etc...). GVSU is not a religious school, but I think they are more strict with parties in dorms. Maybe their Themed Housing must be like "religious atmosphere" (like Honors, Pre-Law, and Healthy Choice), I guess. You should go visit the campus and talk to their counselors about their English department. Dream big and work very hard for it. You might become a fiction editor or you might not, but you will be successful.
John C
John C

Question: Is Grand Valley State University Housing Coed?

does anyone know if the housing at Grand Valley State University is coed? It doesn't say on the site.
22 months ago
LC
LC

Best Answer

Yes, all on-campus housing is in some way co-ed. It is either organized by floor (in the "traditional" style dorms- boys on 1 floor, girls on 1 floor or side of the floor, that type of arrangement) or by suite. Obviously, by suite, so that your room does not share with a girls' room. In suite-style dorms, it is by suite, so there will be girls across the hall and next door, but not adjoining your room. In apartment style, it's also co-ed by suite, which simply means there are male and female rooms next to eachother, just not male-female roommates. Hope that helped.
silly794
silly794

Question: Is grand valley state university better for pre-dentistry (leading to ortho) or western michigan university?

I'm really on the fence of where to attend college. I am 18 and positive I want to become an orthodontist. I'm just not quite sure which college would be best for me for pre-dentistry. I have narrowed it down to either Grand Valley State University or Western Michigan University. I already got accepted to both. If someone could please help direct me as to which I should choose it would be greatly appreciated !
24 months ago
LC
LC

Best Answer

I go to GVSU, and I am nowhere near any kind of medical major, but I can give you advice on GVSU in general if you want. I love it. I was also accepted to WMU and go to GVSU, no contest. As far as pre-dentistry, look into which school has a better program and be more likely to get you placement into a dental school. If one school doesn't have a pre-dental program exactly, I would say not to bother. Get in contact with professors (look on the GVSU website and check the programs page)- I know GV profs are always willing to help you out. The main goal is to get into dental school, so see what has a better program. I know GV has a medical buliding downtown, so maybe their pre-med programs are good? Good luck, and GO LAKERS! :)
KP<3
KP<3

Question: Grand Valley State University of Western Michigan University?

Which is harder to get into? I heard all you need to get accepted into Western Michigan is a 2.5 ish. Is this true? What GPA do these schools take?
26 months ago
Rebel Angel
Rebel...

Best Answer

cappex.com has a way to see what your changes are of getting in. I applied to both and got in, but I think GVSU is harder to get into.

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