University overview
Editorial ViewLocation, 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
Verified DataSelectivity, 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
Applicants
17,163
Admits
15,730
Enrolled
3,785
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment 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
Verified DataTuition, 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.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Grand Valley State University. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
Verified DataCollegesRef does not invent magazine-style ranks. This section surfaces verified classification data and editorial context only.
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.
Editorial spotlight
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
Verified DataVerified outcomes from imported federal datasets. Editorial interpretation may supplement these facts elsewhere on the profile.
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
Editorial ViewUser-submitted reviews are not fabricated for launch. This report card summarizes verified data signals until moderated student voices are available.
Data report card
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.
CollegesRef matching
Find colleges like Grand Valley State University
Compare similar schools by admissions, cost, outcomes, and campus fit — with explainable scores, not black-box rankings.
Special features
Verified DataCurated theme attributes and athletics context that distinguish campus character.
Athletics
NCAA Division II
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-27T19:13:52+00:00
CollegesRef separates verified federal and institutional data from editorial interpretation. Personalized AI matching is available via Colleges Like This.
Similar schools
Related colleges
Explainable similarity scores based on admissions, cost, outcomes, and campus profile.
Central Michigan University
90Mount Pleasant, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Bay de Noc Community College
85Escanaba, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Andrews University
83Berrien Springs, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Alpena Community College
82Alpena, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Bay Mills Community College
82Brimley, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
California State University-San Marcos
81San Marcos, CA
Special attributes alignment (100/100)
Cornerstone University
80Grand Rapids, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Aquinas College
80Grand Rapids, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Delta College
80University Center, MI
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)