Grand Valley State University educates students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship and public service.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
22
26
ACT English
21
26
ACT Math
21
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$6,220
$6,588
$7,240
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$12,510
$12,510
$12,510
Books and supplies
$800
$900
$900
Room and board (on campus)
$6,360
$6,600
$6,864
Room and board (off campus)
$6,360
$6,600
$6,864
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (616) 331-3234
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 96%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $2,529
State/Local Grants: $1,761
Institutional Grants: $3,880
Student Loans: $5,116