Verified College DataA Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)NCAA Division II

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI, United States

92% admit rate67% graduationpublic

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Location, editorial summary, and verified institutional context.

Grand Valley State University is a public institution in Allendale, MI. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,785 students. The published admit rate is 92%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $22,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 67%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

Admissions

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Selectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.

Institution type

Public

Carnegie

A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)

Setting

Large suburb

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Admit rate (92%)
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Yield estimate (24%)

Applicants

17,163

Admits

15,730

Enrolled

3,785

Academics

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Enrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.

Total students

3,785

3,785 students

Calendar

semester

Academic calendar

Graduation rate

67%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

83%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)

Cost and affordability

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Tuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.

Average net price

$16,947

After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.

In-state tuition$89
Out-of-state tuition$22,076
Institutional grant aid$79
Pell share25%

Campus life

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division II

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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College profile: Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a public institution in Allendale, MI. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,785 students. The published admit rate is 92%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $22,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 67%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

Outcomes and after college

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Median earnings

N/A

Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.

Retention rate

83%

First-year student retention.

Graduation rate

67%

Students graduating within 150% of normal time.

Student reviews

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Data report card

Admissions selectivityD
Graduation outcomesC
RetentionB
Editorial depthB+

Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a public institution in Allendale, MI. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 3,785 students. The published admit rate is 92%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $22,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 67%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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Strong Athletic Program

Athletics

NCAA Division II

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  • Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-27T19:13:52+00:00

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