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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI·Public·~83% acceptance

Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale, MI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 83% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $16,317 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $56,118 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,317/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,367
Aid cuts ~$12,050/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Mar 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.32–3.82
SAT (middle 50%)940–1190
ACT (middle 50%)22–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$47,840
median earnings, 6yr
$56,118
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?
At Grand Valley State University, the average net price after aid is about $16,317 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,367 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Grand Valley State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 940–1190 on the SAT and 22–30 on the ACT.
What are Grand Valley State University's application deadlines?
Grand Valley State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Mar 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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