Grand Valley State University Allendale Michigan

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$6,588
$7,240
$8,196
$8,630
5.3%
Out-of-state
$12,510
$12,510
$12,510
$12,944
3.5%
Books and supplies
$900
$900
$900
$1,000
11.1%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$6,600
$6,864
$7,224
$7,520
4.1%
Other
$1,940
$2,140
$2,140
$2,330
8.9%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$6,600
$6,864
$7,224
$7,520
4.1%
Other
$1,940
$2,140
$2,140
$2,330
8.9%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,640
$3,840
$4,500
$4,830
7.3%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,028
$17,144
$18,460
$19,480
5.5%
Off Campus
$16,028
$17,144
$18,460
$19,480
5.5%
Off Campus with Family
$11,128
$11,980
$13,596
$14,460
6.4%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$21,950
$22,414
$22,774
$23,794
4.5%
Off Campus
$21,950
$22,414
$22,774
$23,794
4.5%
Off Campus with Family
$17,050
$17,250
$17,910
$18,774
4.8%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
13,055
5,104
7,947
Percent admitted
81%
77%
83%
Percent admitted who enrolled
35%
37%
35%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
197
5%
ACT
3,682
99%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
490
610
SAT Math
520
640
SAT Writing
470
590
ACT Composite
22
26
ACT English
21
27
ACT Math
21
26
ACT Writing
7
8

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1968 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
5/16/1986 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
1/13/1993 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1978 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1979 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1988 –
Accredited