Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,820
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,142
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,829
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,770
Net price (after aid)$17,096
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,395
$30k – $48k$11,390
$48k – $75k$14,507
$75k – $110k$20,860
$110k+$23,541
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$56,118
Median debt at graduation$24,500
Est. monthly loan payment$260
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans49%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$56.1k above avg
Strong completion rate
69% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.6k
Out-of-state
$20.8k
below avg
Net price
$17.1k
Pell
26%
Median debt
$24.5k
Earnings (10y)
$56.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistryEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb Development
Admissions
Acceptance rate
95%
SAT range
940 - 1190
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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Allendale, MI 49401
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- Where is Grand Valley State University located?
- Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Grand Valley State University?
- Grand Valley State University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University is approximately 95%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Grand Valley State University?
- Grand Valley State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,628 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Grand Valley State University?
- Grand Valley State University reports total enrollment of approximately 22,099 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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