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Grand Valley State University

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#2099 / #580
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#873
Most Desirable School
University in Michigan, United States

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About Grand Valley State University

According to Wikipedia, Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale, Michigan. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids. The university also features campuses in Grand Rapids and Holland and regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City.

Grand Valley State University's Online Degrees

Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics
  • Required Credits: 18
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Online/Blended Instruction
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Required Credits: 21
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
EdS in Education Specialist In Leadership
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Education Technology
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Education, Instruction And Curriculum
Degree Concentrations
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Differentiation
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Educational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in School Counseling
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Literacy Studies
Degree Concentrations
  • Reading And Language Arts
  • Required Credits: 33-36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Undergraduate Certificate in Intercultural Communications
  • Required Credits: 14
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Respiratory Care
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BSN in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 128
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Health Professional
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Grand Valley State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
17,12390%66%108524

How Much Does Grand Valley State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$14,302

How Much Do Grand Valley State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Grand Valley State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $47,200 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Grand Valley State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
25,46021,4334,027

Where is Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University is located at 1 Campus Dr, Allendale MI 49401-9403

How Safe is Grand Valley State University?

Grand Valley State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Grand Valley State University Known For?

Grand Valley State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Grand Valley State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#755
World Rank
#756
Historical Rank
#310
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1392
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#1410
Historical Rank
#325
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Criminal Justice
#592
World Rank
#598
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#336
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Anthropology
#1104
World Rank
#1122
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#359
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Sociology
#1337
World Rank
#1346
Historical Rank
#376
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Business
#1467
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#1470
Historical Rank
#417
USA Rank
business Degrees
Political Science
#1718
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#1730
Historical Rank
#426
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#2626
World Rank
#2637
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#433
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Nursing
#1190
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#1191
Historical Rank
#441
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Biology
#1877
World Rank
#1905
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#442
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biology Degrees
Education
#1989
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#1997
Historical Rank
#452
USA Rank
education Degrees
History
#1368
World Rank
#1384
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#477
USA Rank
history Degrees
Engineering
#3132
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#3141
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#525
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#2466
World Rank
#2474
Historical Rank
#538
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Chemistry
#2674
World Rank
#2688
Historical Rank
#558
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Literature
#1743
World Rank
#1796
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#573
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Medical
#2311
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#2314
Historical Rank
#629
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Philosophy
#2229
World Rank
#1879
Historical Rank
#666
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Communications
#2538
World Rank
#2559
Historical Rank
#682
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Mathematics
#2781
World Rank
#2825
Historical Rank
#687
USA Rank
math Degrees
Physics
#3149
World Rank
#3172
Historical Rank
#741
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Religious Studies
#3685
World Rank
#3700
Historical Rank
#785
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Psychology
#2317
World Rank
#2331
Historical Rank
#896
USA Rank
psychology Degrees

Who Are Grand Valley State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Grand Valley State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Anthropology. Here are some of Grand Valley State University's most famous alumni:

Virgil L. Sharpton
An American scientist.
Matt Thornton
Matt Thornton
A Baseball pitcher from the United States.
Matthew C. Whitaker
An American historian.
Allyssa DeHaan
An American basketball player.

Who Are Grand Valley State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Duane Rousselle
Duane Rousselle
An American sociologist.
Katie Feenstra-Mattera
An American basketball player and coach.