Acceptance Rate
95%
Enrollment
19,073
Graduation Rate
69%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,118
Retention Rate
77%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)940–1190
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)21–28
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,820
Avg Net Price
$17,096
Room & Board
$11,142
Total COA
$26,578
Median Debt
$24,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,395
$30,001–48,000
$11,390
$48,001–75,000
$14,507
$75,001–110,000
$20,860
$110,001+
$23,541
Pell Grant Rate: 26%
Federal Loan Rate: 49%
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Sticker Price$31,962
Estimated Net Price$17,096 (avg)
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Grand Valley State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,118
Retention Rate
77%
Median Debt
$24,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
21.0%
Health Professions
14.7%
Biology
9.0%
Psychology
5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.6%
Communication
5.5%
Social Sciences
4.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.2%
Computer Science
3.3%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.3%
Demographics
Men 40%Women 60%
White
76.9%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
3.7%
International
1.3%
Application Info
Deadlines
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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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