Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public · 18,854 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$60K
In-state tuition
$16K
Out-of-state tuition
$23K
Graduation rate
65%
Acceptance rate
83%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
50%
Earnings (all students)
$52K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Large (25k-50k) |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| ZIP | 49401-9403 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$29K
Federal aid / UG
$10K
Est. net price
$19K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1074 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 8% Black · 9% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.gvsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $75K | $22K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $70K | $27K |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | $68K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $62K | $24K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60K | $23K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $58K | $26K |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $57K | $26K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $52K | $20K |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $49K | $24K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $48K | $20K |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $47K | $20K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $47K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MI
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $17K | 80% | $16K | $74K |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $18K | 93% | $17K | $93K |
| Wayne State University | $16K | 60% | $15K | $60K |
| Macomb Community College | $4K | — | $4K | $45K |
| Oakland Community College | $3K | — | $4K | $41K |
| Western Michigan University | $16K | 59% | $20K | $58K |
| Oakland University | $16K | 58% | $15K | $64K |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $4K | — | $5K | $44K |
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