Parents’ Guide to College 2026 Special Section
| Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
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 and job placement rates are consistently among the highest in the state.
The Stats
Year founded: 1960
Current enrollment: 22,035
Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Number of undergraduate degrees offered: 107
Number of master’s degrees offered: 45
Number of doctoral degrees offered: 4
Subject matter expertise:Business, nursing, psychology, education, criminal justice, computer science, exercise science, engineering, marketing
In-state tuition: $15,872
Out-of-state tuition: $22,588
Percentage of students on financial aid: 96%
Awards/recognitions: Named to Forbes’s 2026 list of America’s Top Colleges. Named one of the Best Colleges in the Midwest for 2026 by The Princeton Review. Named one of the Best Colleges in America 2025 by Money.
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