Grand Valley State University

Common Data Set 2022-23

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Acceptance Rate

8.2%

Applications

18,449

Admitted

1,515

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Philip Batty
Last Name:
Director, Institutional Analysis
Title:
3090 James H. Zumberge Hall
Office:
1 Campus Dr.
Address Line 1:
Allendale, MI 49401
Address Line 2:
616/331-8650
Address Line 3:
616/331-8651
City:
battyp@gvsu.edu
Zipcode
Yes
Country:
No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
Mailing Address:
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City/State/Zip/Country:
Name of College/University:
616/331-0246
Street Address Line 1:
800/748-0246
Street Address Line 2:
1 Campus Dr.
Street Address Line 3:
Allendale, MI 49401
City
616/331-2000
State
admissions@gvsu.edu
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):
If your academic year has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, please indicate as other below.
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:
Differs by program (describe):
Classify your undergraduate institution:
X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
265
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
4691
All other degree-seeking: males
6459
Total degree-seeking: males
9
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
6468
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
458
All other degree-seeking: males
6926
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
18665
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: males
2983
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
305
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
7346
All other degree-seeking: females
9964
Total degree-seeking: females
0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
9964
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
2
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
1134
All other degree-seeking: females
11098
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
Degree-Seeking First-Time First Year
All other degree-seeking: females
47
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
320
Total graduate Part-Time Students: females
358
Total Full-Time Students: Females
19
Total Part-Tim Students: Females
3875
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown
1
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown
12
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
40
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
40
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown
0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown
2
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
42
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates (include first-time first-year)
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
233
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
1256
Total graduate Part-Time Students: Unknown
977
Total Full-Time Students: Unknown
86
Total Part-Time Students: Unknown
18487
Total all graduate
406
Nonresidents
880
Hispanic/Latino
0
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
880
White, non-Hispanic
368
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
199
Asian, non-Hispanic
49
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
616
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
0.7
Nonresidents
2002
Hispanic/Latino
1
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
2001
White, non-Hispanic
933
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
413
Asian, non-Hispanic
81
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
1427
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
0.7131434282858571
Nonresidents
4092
Hispanic/Latino
1
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
4091
White, non-Hispanic
1693
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
856
Asian, non-Hispanic
196
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
2745
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
0.6709850892202396
Associate degrees
1260
Bachelor's degrees
390
Postbachelor's certificates
289
Master's degrees
70
Post-Master's certificates
749
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
0.5944444444444444

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
2
Total first-time, first-year males who applied
12797
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who applied
5652
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
1503
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
12
Total full-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled
X
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
0.002
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
0.9999999999999999
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
0.0347
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
0.98
Total full-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled
TOTAL
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
No
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
Yes
Other
X
Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:
Early action notification date
English
Very Important
Science
X
Foreign language
X
English
Important
Social studies
X
Explain:
Work experience
Interview
ADMISSION
Extracurricular activities
Require
Talent/ability
X
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
SAT Math
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
0.0242
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
0.0004
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
SAT Composite
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
3.81
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
23.16
SAT Math: 700-800
0.0545
SAT Math: 600-699
0.0012
SAT Math: 500-599
1
SAT Composite: 1400-1600
3.11
SAT Composite: 1200-1399
0.04
SAT Composite: 1000-1199
100
SAT Composite: 600-799
ACT Composite
SAT Composite: 400-599
0.1381
SAT Composite: Total
0.4145
ACT Composite: 30-36
0
ACT Composite: 24-29
0
ACT Composite: 18-23
1
ACT English: 30-36
0.0033
ACT English: 18-23
0.9999999999999999
ACT Math: 30-36
0.0033
ACT Math: 18-23
1
ACT Math: 6-11
Percent
ACT Math: Below 6
0.25
ACT Math: Total
0.54
ACT Reading: 18-23
0
ACT Science: 18-23
0

D. Transfer Admission

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
X
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
X
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
30
Describe other transfer credit policies:
Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits:
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Number
Males
1369
Females
2053
Unknown
23
Total
3445
Males
912
Females
1307
Unknown
13
Total
2232
Males
570
Females
719
Unknown
6
Total
1295
Fall
X
Winter
X
Spring
X
Summer
X
Standardized test scores
X

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Distance learning
X
Double major
X
Dual enrollment
X
English as a Second Language (ESL)
X
Honors Program
X
Independent study
X
Internships
X
Student-designed major
X
Study abroad
X
Teacher certification program
X
Arts/fine arts
X
English (including composition)
X
History
X
Humanities
X
Mathematics
X
Philosophy
X
Sciences (biological or physical)
X
Social science
X

F. Student Life

Campus Ministries
X
Choral groups
X
Concert band
X
Dance
X
Drama/theater
X
International Student Organization
X
Jazz band
X
Literary magazine
X
Marching band
X
Model UN
X
Music ensembles
X
Musical theater
X
Pep band
X
Radio station
X
Student government
X
Student newspaper
X
Symphony orchestra
X
Television station
X
Men's residence halls
X
Apartments for single students
X
Special housing for disabled students
X
Cooperative housing
X
Wellness housing
X
Other housing options (specify):
X
Specify:
Other housing options (specify):

G. Annual Expenses

If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
X
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
2023-07-15 00:00:00

H. Financial Aid

a) Students notified on or about (date): Month
a) Students notified on or about (date):
a) Students notified on or about (date): Day
a) Students notified on or about (date):
If yes, starting date (Month):
Yes
If yes, starting date (Day):
Yes
Academic Year
X
Federal methodology (FM)
X
Federal
26044390
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
2258113
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
50762808
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
3798498
Total Scholarships/Grants
82863809
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
48467419
or within____weeks of notification.
2022-05-01 00:00:00
Federal Work-Study
2652715
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
0
Total Self-Help
51120134
Parent Loans
13678891
Athletic Awards
1322729
Federal
0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
351248
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
22984951
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1747016
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
X
Federal Nursing Loans
X
College/university loans from institutional funds
X
Specify:
College/university loans from institutional funds
Total Scholarships/Grants
25083215
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
47782724
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
0
Total Self-Help
47782724
Parent Loans
71274564
Athletic Awards
3005456
Federal Pell Grants
H13
State scholarships/grants
X
Private scholarships
X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
X
United Negro College Fund
X
Federal Nursing Scholarship
X
Specify:
Federal Nursing Scholarship
Alumni affiliation
Non-Need Based
Art
X
Athletics
X
Job skills
X
ROTC
X
Alumni affiliation
Need-Based
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
State/district residency
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
3858
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
3719
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
2277
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
2269
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
2149
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
1755
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
211
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
419
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.72
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
14168
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
12142
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
3278
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
2758
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
16455
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
15352
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
8815
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
8748
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
7678
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
6978
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
917
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
2171
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.719
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
12491
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
10424
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
3885
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
3661
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
2039
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
1545
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
948
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
897
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
623
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
805
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
14
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
107
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.493
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
6757
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
5158
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
3553
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
3503
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
1179
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
4185
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
59
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
9950
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
4614
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
4429
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
237
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
11298
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
211
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
2348
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
3
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
6233
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
3173
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
2117
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
2089
C. Institutional loan programs.
0
D. State loan programs.
0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
371
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
0.667
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
0.658
C. Institutional loan programs.
0
D. State loan programs.
0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
0.117
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
28314
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
23777
C. Institutional loan programs.
.
D. State loan programs.
.
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
27687
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
188
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
8454
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
1589344
Specify:
International Student’s Certification of Finances
FAFSA
H8
CSS Profile
X
Specify:
Business/Farm Supplement

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
1148
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
196
C. Total number who are females
582
D. Total number who are males
555
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
26
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
858
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
233
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
34
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
23
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
36
A. Total number of instructional faculty
395
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
77
C. Total number who are females
379
D. Total number who are males
198
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
102
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
211
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
119
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
163
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
22
A. Total number of instructional faculty
1743
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
275
C. Total number who are females
961
D. Total number who are males
752
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
27
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
960
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
444
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
153
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
186
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
58
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
15
based on ____ students
18710
and ____ faculty
1254
2-9
150
10-19
725
20-29
1259
30-39
670
40-49
110
50-99
148
100+
7
Total
3069
2-9
30
10-19
203
20-29
246
30-39
65
40-49
0
50-99
3
100+
0
Total
547

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Education
99.08
Psychology
0.92
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0
Natural resources and conservation
2.09
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
0.22
Communication/journalism
5.24
Computer and information sciences
2.87
Education
2.13
Engineering
3.06
Engineering technologies
0.41
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
0.65
Law/legal studies
0.67
English
3.28
Liberal arts/general studies
2.03
Biological/life sciences
9.81
Mathematics and statistics
2.24
Interdisciplinary studies
0.88
Parks and recreation
5.71
Philosophy and religious studies
0.22
Physical sciences
1.03
Psychology
6.49
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
2.95
Public administration and social services
3.41
Social sciences
4.44
Visual and performing arts
3.45
Health professions and related programs
14.12
Business/marketing
22.19
History
0.41
TOTAL (should = 100%)
100.00000000000001