Grand Valley State University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Grand Valley State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Mar 6, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Grand Valley State University says 27,054 first-year students applied and 22,459 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 83%. 4,171 admitted students enrolled (19% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 940–1180 and ACT of 22–30.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants27,054reported count
Admits22,45983%
Class seats4,17119% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 27,054 | 22,459 | 83% | 4,171 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 19%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$56,118
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
67%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$16,317
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$24,500
federal loans only
FSA
9%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
123numbers from this report.
General Information
1 TABLEE-mail Address:True
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 6,746 | Not reported | Men | 9 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 713 | 758 | 40 | 798 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Men | 7,528 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 265 | 1 | 429 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 58 | 335 | 19 | 412 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Men | 841 | Not reported | Men | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 19,002 | 3,009 | 22,011 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 183 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 26 | 1,052 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | 1,152 | 2 | 1,150 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 177 | 51 | 654 | 0.57 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 10,421 | 16,606 | Not reported | 27 | 27,054 |
| Admitted | 8,599 | 13,843 | Not reported | 17 | 22,459 |
| Enrolled full-time | 1,579 | 2,560 | Not reported | 3 | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 9 | 19 | Not reported | 1 | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 4,171 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied22,547
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted18,861
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled3,817
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied3,205
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted2,749
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled314
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied1,307
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted854
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled40
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who were admitted4
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled3
Wait List
Do you release that information to school counselors?Very Important
Application Essay25th Percentile
Recommendation(s)940
Interview22
Volunteer workSAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Work experience0.0495
Level of applicant’s interest0.2237
Entrance Exams
SAT or ACTACT Composite
ACT Only0.2582
SAT Only0.3681
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 0.5 | 2,222 |
| ACT | 0.0 | 182 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 940 | 1,060 | 1,180 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | 2,024 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | 150 | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Required of All | Not reported |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | True | Not reported | Not reported |
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Applicants
SpringPriority Date
Student Life
2 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent of men who join fraternities18%
Percent of women who join sororities18%
Concert bandMarine Option
(for Naval ROTC)
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $0 | $4,200 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | Residents | $2,558 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | $800 | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not Applicable | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not Applicable | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | $651 | Not reported |
| Other | $919 | Not reported |
Financial Aid
5 TABLES2024-2025Number of Enrolled Students Awarded Aid
2023-2024 FinalNumber of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
Federal methodology (FM)Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
Institutional methodology (IM)Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
Both FM and IMOn 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)
Total Scholarships/GrantsNumber of Enrolled Students Awarded Non-need-based Scholarships and Grants
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
Federal Work-StudyNumber of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
Parent LoansNote: These are the graduates and loan types to include and exclude in order to fill out CDS H4 and H5.
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.Include:
Athletic Awards• 2024 undergraduate class: all students who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Federal• Students who transferred in.
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located• Money borrowed at other institutions.
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).• Parent loans
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college• Students who did not graduate or who graduated with another degree or certificate (but no
bachelor’s degree).
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | Not reported | Not reported | b) Students notified on a rolling basis: |
| Determined to have financial need | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Awarded any aid | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | If yes, starting date: |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Need fully met | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | Not reported | Deadline for filing required financial aid forms: | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | Not reported | No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis) | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLEJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | 0% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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