Parents’ Guide to Education 2024 Special Section
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Dr. • Allendale, MI 49401
Undergraduate Enrollment Information: 616-331-5000, gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University prepares its more than 22,000 students for a fulfilling career and a life of impact. It starts with more than 300 areas of undergraduate and graduate study, and outstanding faculty members who focus on individual student achievement. Unique learning opportunities include student-directed research projects, in-the-field training, and a study abroad program that’s one of the best in the nation.
The main campus in Allendale is home to modern classrooms and labs, outstanding fitness and sports facilities, a comprehensive library, and more. The Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the growing Health Campus put students in the heart of Grand Rapids’ central business district, and along the Medical Mile. Finally, GVSU’s graduation rate is consistently one of the highest in the state.
The Stats
Year founded: 1960
Current enrollment: 22,269
Student-faculty ratio: 17:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 103
Number of master’s degrees offered: 40
Number of doctoral degrees offered: 4
Subject matter expertise: Business, nursing, psychology, education, criminal justice, computer science, exercise science, engineering, marketing
In-state tuition: $14,628
Out-of-state tuition: $20,820
Top awards/recognitions: Named one of the “Best Colleges in the Midwest” for 2024 by The Princeton Review. Named one of the best public schools in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Named to Forbes’ most recent list of “America’s Top Colleges”; #69 in the Midwest.
