Universities/MI/Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI · Public · 18,854 students

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$56k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
83%Acceptance Rate
67%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)67.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)44.6%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate76.3%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students27.3%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1074
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing22.8%
Health Sciences14.4%
Biological Sciences8.0%
Psychology6.5%
Communications4.9%
Social Sciences4.3%
Education4.3%
Computer Science3.7%
Engineering2.9%
Humanities2.2%
Mathematics1.8%
History1.5%

Faculty & Resources

$10k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$11k
Instructional Spend per Student
$209M
Total Endowment

Grand Valley State University — Academics

Grand Valley State University has a graduation rate of 67.0%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 76.3%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1074. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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