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Grand Valley State University (Grand Valley)
- 1 Campus Dr
- Allendale, MI 49401
- OPEID College Code: 00226800
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- General Phone: (616) 331-2020
- President: Thomas J. Haas
- Website: www.gvsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 23,464
- College Alias: Grand Valley, GVSU
- College Mascot: Lakers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Grand Valley State University educates students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship and public service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.gvsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,014 | 8,421 | 13,435 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,306 (66%) | 6,029 (72%) | 9,335 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,252 (38%) | 2,207 (37%) | 3,459 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 222 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,424 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Grand Valley Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 26% | 82% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,116 | $2,529 | $1,761 | $3,880 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 73 | 63 | 75 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,063 | 4,215 | 3,826 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,240 | $6,588 | $6,220 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,510 | $12,510 | $12,510 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,864 | $6,600 | $6,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,140 | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,864 | $6,600 | $6,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,140 | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,840 | $1,940 | $3,640 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,144 | $16,028 | $15,320 |
| Out of State | $22,414 | $21,950 | $21,610 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,144 | $16,028 | $15,320 |
| Out of State | $22,414 | $21,950 | $21,610 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,980 | $11,128 | $10,660 |
| Out of State | $17,250 | $17,050 | $16,950 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,464 Undergraduate: 19,806 Graduate: 3,658
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,055 Female: 14,409
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,874 Female: 11,932
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,181 Female: 2,477
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,182 Part-Time: 5,282
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,294 Part-Time: 2,512
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 888 Part-Time: 2,770
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 276 | 1% |
| American Indian | 147 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,167 | 5% |
| Asian | 693 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 703 | 3% |
| White | 19,992 | 85% |
| Unknown | 486 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 494 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,546 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,557 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,777 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,497 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 960 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 622 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 718 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 279 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,620 | 1,922 | 698 |
| Faculty Status | 957 | 923 | 34 |
| Tenured Faculty | 481 | 448 | 33 |
| Graduate Assistants | 136 | - | 136 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,560 | 923 | 637 |
| Primarily Instruction | 923 | 923 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 188 | 184 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 355 | 342 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 517 | 473 | 44 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 340 | 300 | 40 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 110 | 107 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,960 (867) | $61,541 (482) | $55,728 (385) |
| Professor | $84,246 (134) | $86,177 (96) | $79,367 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $65,073 (274) | $66,220 (151) | $63,665 (123) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,331 (301) | $52,477 (162) | $52,160 (139) |
| Instructor | $41,226 (72) | $40,097 (40) | $42,639 (32) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,398 (56) | $80,981 (23) | $52,841 (33) |
| Professor | $92,416 (11) | $107,099 (6) | $74,796 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $71,014 (13) | $77,431 (6) | $65,514 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,762 (17) | $70,029 (9) | $52,463 (8) |
| Instructor | $56,657 (3) | $58,858 (1) | $55,556 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,579 (923) | $61,756 (505) | $54,742 (418) |
| Professor | $83,591 (145) | $86,262 (102) | $77,254 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $64,757 (287) | $66,111 (157) | $63,123 (130) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,235 (318) | $52,731 (171) | $51,657 (147) |
| Instructor | $41,432 (75) | $40,293 (41) | $42,805 (34) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,264,993 | $1,213,722 | $1,051,271 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 659 | 402 | 257 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 461 | 290 | 171 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 328 | 192 | 136 |
| Football | 118 | 118 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Tennis | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $69,362 | $63,522 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,281 | $19,361 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 61% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 49% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 35% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 23 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 241 | 215 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 20 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 183 | 140 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
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