Wherever you are in your higher education journey, Grand Valley State University will help prepare you for whatever is next. Our commitment to academic excellence, personal attention from first-rate faculty, and a great return on your education investment make Grand Valley a great choice no matter where you?ve been or where you're planning to go.
Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
1 Campus Drive
|
Allendale,
MI |
49401
01. What the School is Known For
From the School
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Prominent Alumni
Patrick Duncan
author and screenplay writer of Mr. Hollands Opus
Dr Virgil Sharpton
senior specialist, Lunar Planetary Institute
Shirley Kleiman
Physical therapist, owner of spine and sport
Tommy Remengesau
President, Republic of Palau
Mary Kramer
Editor/Publisher Crain's Detroit Business
Dr Lorie Wilde
Director Pte Services Univ of WA Med Sch
Bill Hardiman
Michigan State Senator
Most Popular Places On Campus
Living Centers
Academic Spaces
Recreation Center and Fieldhouse
Mary Idema Pew Library
Kirkhof Center
The Laker Experience Suite in the Student Services Center is the starting point for all campus visits, tours, and appointments with the Admissions and Recruitment Office.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown Grand Rapids
RiverTown Crossings Mall - Grandville
VanAndel Arena
DeVos Place Convention Center
Lake Michigan Beaches
Social Media
02. Students
What students say:
With this “always kind†group, “you never feel like you can't ask someone for help or guidance when you need it.†The campus has a generally “open and friendly atmosphere,†and due to GVSU’s size “there is a community for everyone.†Plus, the school “works hard to ensure everyone feels like they belong.†That’s good news because students “vary from different ethnic background, cultures, [and] families,†even if some students admit that for the most part this is a “mainly white student body.†Others claim you’ll find “a good mix of conservativism and free thinkers†on campus. Either way, people “are active when not studying in the amazing library,†but most people “don’t party too hard†and “seem to enjoy smaller group settings.†One Lake sums Grand Valley up: “The school is just big enough that we do not have to worry about small school drama where everyone knows everyone, but not so big that I do not see any of the same people each day.â€
Gender
60% female40% male
Out of State
8% are out
of state92% are
in-state
of state92% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
19,002
Foreign Countries Represented
68
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.34%
Asian
2.90%
Black
7.95%
Hispanic
8.57%
Caucasian
74.63%
Unknown
0.74%
International
1.27%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Admissions
From the School:
Applicants
27,027
Acceptance Rate
83%
Average HS GPA
3.43
Deadlines
Regular
May 1
GPA Breakdown
19%
4.0
23%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
940 - 1060
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 30
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Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
77/99
04. Academics
What students say
Established in 1960, Michigan’s Grand Valley State University is a large public liberal arts university that offers over 90 degrees to more than 21,000 undergraduates across its campuses. The school “has the opportunities that a large university can offer but it feels like a small college.†While the school is “large and full of connections,†the nearly 1,800 faculty members, the “great campus, and [the] nice and new class buildings†help to break the school up into smaller academic communities that let students “build meaningful connections with professors.†Added to that are small class sizes (twenty-six students per class on average), which lend themselves “to a better and more immersive learning experience.†There are also “so many different free resources†for students, including a Writing Center, academic tutoring, “several types of counseling, [and] individual and group tutoring sessions.â€
Professors “are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of study, and that shows in lectures and discussions.†Their classes utilize various pedagogical techniques, including “inquiry-based class,†where “traditional lecture time [is] devoted to going over the homework and asking questions about the lecture.†Teachers take students “on field trips to areas in the community to see what [is] learned about in lecture in the real world,†and others utilize “technology to ask practice questions in class to test students' understanding of the material.†Additionally, some “make use of videos to provide a more visual means of learning.†Overall, Grand Valley is “very involved in student life and encourages everyone to get out and get experience.â€
Professors “are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of study, and that shows in lectures and discussions.†Their classes utilize various pedagogical techniques, including “inquiry-based class,†where “traditional lecture time [is] devoted to going over the homework and asking questions about the lecture.†Teachers take students “on field trips to areas in the community to see what [is] learned about in lecture in the real world,†and others utilize “technology to ask practice questions in class to test students' understanding of the material.†Additionally, some “make use of videos to provide a more visual means of learning.†Overall, Grand Valley is “very involved in student life and encourages everyone to get out and get experience.â€
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
1,820
Terminal Degree
916
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Women
1,011
Men
809
Minority
316
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
05. Campus Life
What students say:
With more than four hundred student organizations and intramural sports, “student life thrives on campus†and there's “a lot to do always,†particularly when you factor in what nearby Grand Rapids has to offer. Speaking of which, in addition to “lots of internship and volunteer opportunities,†with “a popular and safe city nearby,†students have access to “the full college experience†and can “go downtown and spend time at a local coffee shop [or] at a sports or music event.†On campus, “everything is very updated and modern†and “dorms are nice and a good size for freshmen and upperclassmen.†Generally, students “keep to themselves and study and then get together on the weekends.†Other activities include the “very popular†football games, as well as heading “to the recreational center to exercise or participate in a group class, or [getting] involved with an on-campus club.â€
83%
Students
29%
First-Year Students
89%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Shontaye Witcher
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
484
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
15
Number of Religious Organizations
21
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
11%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%
Men's Sports (Lakers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Lakers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
08. Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
27%
Green rating
99/99
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell, Apple
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
1 Campus Drive 300 Student Services Building Allendale, MI 49401
admissions@gvsu.edu
616-331-2025
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F plus Saturday during the school year
8am-5pm
616-331-2025
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Gerald R Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids; Amtrak - Grand Rapids; Greyhound Lines - Grand Rapids; The Rapid - campus shuttle and Grand Rapids metro area
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel information from nearby to far away appear on the web https://www.gvsu.edu/hotels/
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11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
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12. Majors
01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
- Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- Chinese Studies.
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
- Russian Studies.
- Women's Studies.
03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Bioinformatics.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Biomedical Sciences, General.
- Biostatistics.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Genome Sciences/Genomics.
- Microbiology, General.
- Neurobiology and Behavior.
- Neuroscience.
- Wildlife Biology.
04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Business/Corporate Communications.
- Business/Managerial Economics.
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- Financial Planning and Services.
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
- Management Science.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
- Meeting and Event Planning.
- Operations Management and Supervision.
- Organizational Leadership.
- Project Management.
- Real Estate.
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
- Taxation.
05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Advertising.
- Broadcast Journalism.
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
- Journalism.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
- Radio and Television.
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
- Information Science/Studies.
- Information Technology.
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
07 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other.
- Computer Teacher Education.
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
- Curriculum and Instruction.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Earth Science Teacher Education.
- Education, General.
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
- Educational/Instructional Technology.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Environmental Education.
- French Language Teacher Education.
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Reading Teacher Education.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
- Spanish Language Teacher Education.
- Special Education and Teaching, General.
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Engineering/Industrial Management.
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
09 ENGINEERING.
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
- Computer Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General.
- Manufacturing Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- Writing, General.
11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- American Sign Language (ASL).
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
- Applied Linguistics.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Latin Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Athletic Training/Trainer.
- Audiology/Audiologist.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
- Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
- Dietetic Technician.
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
- Medical Informatics.
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
- Palliative Care Nursing.
- Physical Therapy/Therapist.
- Physician Assistant.
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
13 HISTORY.
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
- History, General.
- Public/Applied History.
14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
15 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
16 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
17 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
- Statistics, General.
18 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Biological and Physical Sciences.
- Biopsychology.
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
- International/Global Studies.
- Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
19 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management.
20 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
21 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
23 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Environmental Chemistry.
- Geochemistry.
- Geology/Earth Science, General.
- Physics, General.
24 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Psychology, General.
- School Psychology.
- Social Psychology.
25 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
- Community Organization and Advocacy.
- Public Administration.
- Social Work.
26 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Economics, General.
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
- Geography.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
- Dance, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
- Music Pedagogy.
- Music, General.
- Photography.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$21,894
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
2520
On-Campus Room and Board
1150
Approximate Expenses per year
$26,364
14. Financial Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,372
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,895
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,735
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
63%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,748
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,925
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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From the School
Wherever you are in your higher education journey, Grand Valley State University will help prepare you for whatever is next. Our commitment to academic excellence, personal attention from first-rate faculty, and a great return on your education investment make Grand Valley a great choice no matter where you?ve been or where you're planning to go.
Check out our videos
Social Media
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Admissions
From the School:
Applicants
27,027
Acceptance Rate
83%
Average HS GPA
3.43
Deadlines
Regular
May 1
GPA Breakdown
19%
4.0
23%
3.75 - 3.99
18%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
940 - 1060
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 30
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$21,894
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
2520
On-Campus Room and Board
1150
Approximate Expenses per year
$26,364
05. Academics
What students say
Established in 1960, Michigan’s Grand Valley State University is a large public liberal arts university that offers over 90 degrees to more than 21,000 undergraduates across its campuses. The school “has the opportunities that a large university can offer but it feels like a small college.†While the school is “large and full of connections,†the nearly 1,800 faculty members, the “great campus, and [the] nice and new class buildings†help to break the school up into smaller academic communities that let students “build meaningful connections with professors.†Added to that are small class sizes (twenty-six students per class on average), which lend themselves “to a better and more immersive learning experience.†There are also “so many different free resources†for students, including a Writing Center, academic tutoring, “several types of counseling, [and] individual and group tutoring sessions.â€
Professors “are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of study, and that shows in lectures and discussions.†Their classes utilize various pedagogical techniques, including “inquiry-based class,†where “traditional lecture time [is] devoted to going over the homework and asking questions about the lecture.†Teachers take students “on field trips to areas in the community to see what [is] learned about in lecture in the real world,†and others utilize “technology to ask practice questions in class to test students' understanding of the material.†Additionally, some “make use of videos to provide a more visual means of learning.†Overall, Grand Valley is “very involved in student life and encourages everyone to get out and get experience.â€
Professors “are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of study, and that shows in lectures and discussions.†Their classes utilize various pedagogical techniques, including “inquiry-based class,†where “traditional lecture time [is] devoted to going over the homework and asking questions about the lecture.†Teachers take students “on field trips to areas in the community to see what [is] learned about in lecture in the real world,†and others utilize “technology to ask practice questions in class to test students' understanding of the material.†Additionally, some “make use of videos to provide a more visual means of learning.†Overall, Grand Valley is “very involved in student life and encourages everyone to get out and get experience.â€
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
1,820
Terminal Degree
916
Gender to Class Inforamtion
Women
1,011
Men
809
Minority
316
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Prominent Alumni
Patrick Duncan
author and screenplay writer of Mr. Hollands Opus
Dr Virgil Sharpton
senior specialist, Lunar Planetary Institute
Shirley Kleiman
Physical therapist, owner of spine and sport
Tommy Remengesau
President, Republic of Palau
Mary Kramer
Editor/Publisher Crain's Detroit Business
Dr Lorie Wilde
Director Pte Services Univ of WA Med Sch
Bill Hardiman
Michigan State Senator
06. Student Body
What students say:
With this “always kind†group, “you never feel like you can't ask someone for help or guidance when you need it.†The campus has a generally “open and friendly atmosphere,†and due to GVSU’s size “there is a community for everyone.†Plus, the school “works hard to ensure everyone feels like they belong.†That’s good news because students “vary from different ethnic background, cultures, [and] families,†even if some students admit that for the most part this is a “mainly white student body.†Others claim you’ll find “a good mix of conservativism and free thinkers†on campus. Either way, people “are active when not studying in the amazing library,†but most people “don’t party too hard†and “seem to enjoy smaller group settings.†One Lake sums Grand Valley up: “The school is just big enough that we do not have to worry about small school drama where everyone knows everyone, but not so big that I do not see any of the same people each day.â€
Gender
60% female40% male
Out of State
8% are out
of state92% are
in-state
of state92% are
in-state
Students
90% are
full time10% are
part time
full time10% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
19,002
Foreign Countries Represented
68
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.34%
Asian
2.90%
Black
7.95%
Hispanic
8.57%
Caucasian
74.63%
Unknown
0.74%
International
1.27%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
What students say:
With more than four hundred student organizations and intramural sports, “student life thrives on campus†and there's “a lot to do always,†particularly when you factor in what nearby Grand Rapids has to offer. Speaking of which, in addition to “lots of internship and volunteer opportunities,†with “a popular and safe city nearby,†students have access to “the full college experience†and can “go downtown and spend time at a local coffee shop [or] at a sports or music event.†On campus, “everything is very updated and modern†and “dorms are nice and a good size for freshmen and upperclassmen.†Generally, students “keep to themselves and study and then get together on the weekends.†Other activities include the “very popular†football games, as well as heading “to the recreational center to exercise or participate in a group class, or [getting] involved with an on-campus club.â€
83%
Students
29%
First-Year Students
89%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Living Centers
Academic Spaces
Recreation Center and Fieldhouse
Mary Idema Pew Library
Kirkhof Center
The Laker Experience Suite in the Student Services Center is the starting point for all campus visits, tours, and appointments with the Admissions and Recruitment Office.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown Grand Rapids
RiverTown Crossings Mall - Grandville
VanAndel Arena
DeVos Place Convention Center
Lake Michigan Beaches
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
1 Campus Drive 300 Student Services Building Allendale, MI 49401
admissions@gvsu.edu
616-331-2025
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F plus Saturday during the school year
8am-5pm
616-331-2025
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
2 hours
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Gerald R Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids; Amtrak - Grand Rapids; Greyhound Lines - Grand Rapids; The Rapid - campus shuttle and Grand Rapids metro area
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel information from nearby to far away appear on the web https://www.gvsu.edu/hotels/
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10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
11%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%
Men's Sports (Lakers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Lakers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Dr. Shontaye Witcher
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
484
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
15
Number of Religious Organizations
21
12. Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
27%
Green rating
99/99
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell, Apple
13. Financial Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,372
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,895
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,735
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
63%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,748
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,925
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships
No-Need-Based
01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship
ROI & Outcomes Information from PayScale
15. Majors
01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
- Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
- Chinese Studies.
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
- Russian Studies.
- Women's Studies.
03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biochemistry.
- Bioinformatics.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Biomedical Sciences, General.
- Biostatistics.
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
- Genome Sciences/Genomics.
- Microbiology, General.
- Neurobiology and Behavior.
- Neuroscience.
- Wildlife Biology.
04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Business/Corporate Communications.
- Business/Managerial Economics.
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
- Finance, General.
- Financial Planning and Services.
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
- International Business/Trade/Commerce.
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
- Management Science.
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
- Meeting and Event Planning.
- Operations Management and Supervision.
- Organizational Leadership.
- Project Management.
- Real Estate.
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
- Taxation.
05 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Advertising.
- Broadcast Journalism.
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
- Journalism.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
- Radio and Television.
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
- Information Science/Studies.
- Information Technology.
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
07 EDUCATION.
- Art Teacher Education.
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other.
- Computer Teacher Education.
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
- Curriculum and Instruction.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Earth Science Teacher Education.
- Education, General.
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
- Educational/Instructional Technology.
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
- Environmental Education.
- French Language Teacher Education.
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
- Mathematics Teacher Education.
- Music Teacher Education.
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
- Reading Teacher Education.
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
- Social Studies Teacher Education.
- Spanish Language Teacher Education.
- Special Education and Teaching, General.
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Engineering/Industrial Management.
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
09 ENGINEERING.
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
- Computer Engineering, General.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering, General.
- Manufacturing Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- Writing, General.
11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- American Sign Language (ASL).
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
- Applied Linguistics.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
- French Language and Literature.
- German Language and Literature.
- Latin Language and Literature.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Athletic Training/Trainer.
- Audiology/Audiologist.
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
- Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
- Dietetic Technician.
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
- Medical Informatics.
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
- Palliative Care Nursing.
- Physical Therapy/Therapist.
- Physician Assistant.
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
13 HISTORY.
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
- History, General.
- Public/Applied History.
14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
15 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
16 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
17 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
- Statistics, General.
18 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Biological and Physical Sciences.
- Biopsychology.
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
- International/Global Studies.
- Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
19 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management.
20 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
21 PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
- Philosophy.
- Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
23 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Environmental Chemistry.
- Geochemistry.
- Geology/Earth Science, General.
- Physics, General.
24 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Psychology, General.
- School Psychology.
- Social Psychology.
25 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
- Community Organization and Advocacy.
- Public Administration.
- Social Work.
26 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Anthropology.
- Economics, General.
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
- Geography.
- International Relations and Affairs.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Social Sciences, General.
- Sociology.
27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
- Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General.
- Dance, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
- Music Pedagogy.
- Music, General.
- Photography.