GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

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Grand Valley State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Allendale, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Main Phone: (616) 331-6611
Web Site: www.gvsu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 16,871 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,078 male students and 1,834 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37% of the student body, while females made up 63%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 52.2% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Education

Engineering

General Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Grand Valley State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Grand Valley State University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Grand Valley State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,172
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,956
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,052

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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