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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan. 18,854 undergraduates. Admits 83% of applicants.
65%Graduation rate10 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$16,495Average net price per year17% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$60,120Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$22,500Median debt at graduation4% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($22,500) equals 37% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($60,120).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $15,872 in-state, $22,588 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 76% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $51,773 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $60,120 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
149 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography | 38 | $45,649 | — | $20,125 |
| History | 27 | $42,333 | — | $21,924 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 6 | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 9 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 27 | — | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 16 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 20 | — | — | $22,219 |
| Genetics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 11 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — | $23,255 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 5 | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 76 | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 13 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 9 | — | — | — |
| Genetics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — | — |
| Taxation | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | $104,985 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 62 | $77,128 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 10 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
83%Admission rate
1,074Average SAT of admitted students
22–30ACT middle 50%
15:1Students per faculty member
36%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does Grand Valley State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Grand Valley State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $16,495 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Grand Valley State University graduates earn?
- Former Grand Valley State University students earn a median of $60,120 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Grand Valley State University?
- 65% of Grand Valley State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Grand Valley State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Grand Valley State University is $22,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
