Allendale, Michigan

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Grand Valley State University (GVSU, GV, or Grand Valley) is a public university in Allendale, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on 1,322 acres (5.35 km2) approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Rapids. The university also features campuses in Grand Rapids and Holland and regional centers in Battle Creek, Detroit, Muskegon, and…
National rank
Ranked #168 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #417 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #437 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
1 Campus Dr, Allendale, Michigan, 49401-9403
Visit University SiteTotal CoA (on-campus): $29,027
Room & Board: $11,142
Books & Supplies: $780
Receive Aid: 93%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,925
Pell Grant Recipients: 32%
Total CoA (on-campus): $35,219
Room & Board: $11,142
Books & Supplies: $780
Receive Aid: 93%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,925
Pell Grant Recipients: 32%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 940–1190
SAT ERW: 480–600
SAT Math: 460–590
ACT Composite: 21–28