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Grand Valley State University acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University is 94.7% for fall 2023. Out of 24,297 applicants, 23,008 were admitted and 4,836 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 24,297 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 23,008 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 94.7% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 4,836 |
How this rate compares
Against the Michigan pilot school average of 69.6%, the rate at Grand Valley State University is 25.1 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Grand Valley State University is 41.7 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 4 schools in Michigan and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Grand Valley State University.
Similar schools to compare
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Total cost $31,785 for one year.
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Total cost $32,668 for one year.
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Total cost $34,782 for one year.
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Total cost $26,035 for one year.
- University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Total cost $28,572 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?
The acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University is 94.7% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 23,008, divided by the number who applied, 24,297.
How many students apply to Grand Valley State University each year?
In fall 2023, 24,297 students applied to Grand Valley State University, 23,008 were admitted, and 4,836 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Grand Valley State University compared with other schools in Michigan?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Michigan that publish a rate is 69.6%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Grand Valley State University is 94.7%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Grand Valley State University cost?
The total cost for one year at Grand Valley State University is $29,027 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Grand Valley State University?
The graduation rate at Grand Valley State University is 69%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.