Grand Valley State University

www.gvsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,900

2.39% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,947

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.7%

17,163 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

22,406

82.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.1%

2,745 Graduates

About

Grand Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Ottawa County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Grand Valley State University were General Marketing & Marketing Management (302 degrees awarded), General Finance (280 degrees), and General Biomedical Sciences (270 degrees).

In 2021, 6,502 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grand Valley State University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,390 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grand Valley State University is $13,900, which is $−9,284 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Grand Valley State University is $13,900, which is $−9,284 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,947.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Grand Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Grand Valley State University was $13,900. The cost of tuition at Grand Valley State University is $−9,284 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grand Valley State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,947

2021 Value

0.486%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Grand Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,947. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Grand Valley State University grew by 0.486%.

This chart compares the average net price of Grand Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,466

Room and Board

$740

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grand Valley State University was of $8,466 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.06% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $740. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grand Valley State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Grand Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grand Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Grand Valley State University received 17,163 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11% annual growth. Out of those 17,163 applicants, 15,730 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.7% acceptance rate.

There were 22,406 students enrolled at Grand Valley State University in 2021.

Grand Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

15,730

Accepted Out of 17,163

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Grand Valley State University was 91.7% (15,730 admissions from 17,163 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11%, while admissions grew by 16.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Grand Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Grand Valley State University had a total enrollment of 22,406 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Grand Valley State University is 18,526 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,880. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Grand Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grand Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% White, 6.08% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0937% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Grand Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.8%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.4%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grand Valley State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,406 students. The full-time enrollment at Grand Valley State University is 18,526 and the part-time enrollment is 3,880. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Grand Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grand Valley State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Grand Valley State University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Grand Valley State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grand Valley State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
18,059 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,363 enrolled students
Black or African American
969 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grand Valley State University is 80.6% White, 6.08% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, 2.76% Asian, 0.37% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0937% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 79 students (0.353%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,770 more women than men received degrees from Grand Valley State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grand Valley State University is white (5,390 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Grand Valley State University is General Marketing & Marketing Management (302 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (280 degrees) and General Biomedical Sciences (270 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grand Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (290 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (323 degrees), and Biology (549 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Valley State University are Physicians (403,983 people), Other managers (282,192 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (228,592 people), Postsecondary teachers (179,365 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (173,288 people).

The most specialized majors at Grand Valley State University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (290 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (323 degrees), Biology (549 degrees), Communications (328 degrees), and History (85 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Valley State University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Grand Valley State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (290 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (323 degrees), Biology (549 degrees), Communications (328 degrees), and History (85 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grand Valley State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (606,498 people), Elementary & secondary schools (556,953 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (482,195 people), Offices of physicians (216,167 people), and Computer Systems Design (179,880 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Grand Valley State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
302 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
280 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
270 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Grand Valley State University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 302 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Grand Valley State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,366

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

4,136

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,366 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Valley State University, which is 0.572 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,136).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grand Valley State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Valley State University in General Finance, which is 2.73 times more than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Grand Valley State University in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 5.33 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Grand Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Grand Valley State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.109% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,390 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
240 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grand Valley State University is white (5,390 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (363 degrees).

0.431% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,418 degrees awarded
White Male
1,972 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grand Valley State University is white female (3,418 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1972 degrees).

Operations

Grand Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $175M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 50.9M (29.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Grand Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 463M. Grand Valley State University employs 316 Associate professors, 306 Professors and 285 No academic ranks. Most academics at Grand Valley State University are Male Professor (193), Female No academic rank (171), and Male Associate professor (158).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Valley State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 291 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 237 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 192 employees.

Endowment

$175M

2021 Endowment

34.5%

growth from 2020

Grand Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $175M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Grand Valley State University grew 34.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $125M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Grand Valley State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$18.2M - Federal
$8.59M - State
$350k - Local

As of 2021, Grand Valley State University received $18.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.59M from state grants and contracts, and $350k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$213M

2021 Salaries

1.21%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Grand Valley State University paid a median of $213M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($463M) and a 1.21% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$96.4M

Instructional Salaries

1,094

Number of Employees

In 2021, Grand Valley State University paid a total of $96.4M to 1,094 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

316 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

291 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grand Valley State University were Associate professor with 316 employees, Professor with 306 employees, and No academic rank with 285 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grand Valley State University were Office and Administrative Support with 291 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 237 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 192 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grand Valley State University was Male Professor with 193 employees, Female No academic rank with 171 employees, and Male Associate professor with 158 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grand Valley State University.