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$15,140
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
67%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Grand Valley State University is an educational institution in Allendale, MI. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
11
Sports
7
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
GVSU awards automatic merit scholarships by high school GPA, from $1,000 (3.3 GPA) to $11,000 a year, plus the competitive full-cost GV Meridian Scholarship.
For students entering 2027-2028
Presidential Scholarship (Michigan residents)
Automatic$11,000 per year
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment
Automatic: students with a completed admissions application are considered during application review.
Requires a 3.8 high school GPA and a 32 ACT or 1430 SAT. National Merit Finalists receive an additional $2,000. Not combinable with Laker, Award for Excellence or Faculty.
Presidential Scholarship (non-Michigan residents)
Automatic$11,000 per year · $11,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment
Automatic: students with a completed admissions application are considered during application review.
Requires a 3.8 high school GPA and a 32 ACT or 1430 SAT. National Merit Finalists receive an additional $2,000. Not combinable with Laker, Award for Excellence or Faculty.
Faculty Scholarship (Michigan residents)
Automatic$6,000 per year
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment
Automatic: students with a completed admissions application are considered during application review.
National Merit Finalists receive an additional $2,000. Not combinable with Laker, Award for Excellence or Presidential.
Faculty Scholarship (non-Michigan residents)
Automatic$6,000 per year · $6,000 plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition
Renewable: 2.5 cumulative GPA, Satisfactory Academic Progress and full-time enrollment
Automatic: students with a completed admissions application are considered during application review.
National Merit Finalists receive an additional $2,000. Not combinable with Laker, Award for Excellence or Presidential.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,272
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$56,118
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Allendale, Michigan
Ottawa County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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