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Grand Valley State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 940–1190 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 17–24 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 83%
SAT range 940-1190
Net price $16,495
Graduation rate 64.6%

Grand Valley State University At a Glance

LocationAllendale, Michigan
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment18,854
Acceptance Rate83%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)480-600
SAT Range (Math)460-590
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)940-1190
Average SAT (Combined)1074
ACT Range22-30
Average Net Price$16,495/yr
Tuition (In-State)$15,872/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$22,588/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate64.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate76.3%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$60,120
Median Debt at Completion$22,500

How Grand Valley State University Compares

Grand Valley State University is more selective than about 40% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 18,854 students, it is larger than about 59% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?

Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate is about 83%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Grand Valley State University?

Admitted students at Grand Valley State University typically report a combined SAT score between 940 and 1190 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Grand Valley State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Grand Valley State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Grand Valley State University?

The average net price reported for Grand Valley State University is $16,495 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Grand Valley State University's official site.