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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI
NCAA D2
19,073 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at Grand Valley State University?

In-State Tuition$14,628
Out-of-State Tuition$20,820

What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?

Acceptance Rate95%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for Grand Valley State University alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $56,118. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$56,118
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Baseball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$933,430
Budget Power~63 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Basketball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$1,061,208
Budget Power~72 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Basketball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$1,437,810
Budget Power~98 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Track & Field

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$793,583
Budget Power~54 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Cross Country

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$793,583
Budget Power~54 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Track & Field

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$590,886
Budget Power~40 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Cross Country

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$590,886
Budget Power~40 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Football

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$4,065,387
Budget Power~277 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Golf

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$393,332
Budget Power~26 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Golf

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$605,574
Budget Power~41 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Lacrosse

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$864,606
Budget Power~59 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Women Soccer

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$1,414,411
Budget Power~96 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Softball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$719,381
Budget Power~49 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Swimming and Diving (combined)

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$610,655
Budget Power~41 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Swimming and Diving (combined)

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$532,155
Budget Power~36 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$324,075
Budget Power~22 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$335,876
Budget Power~22 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Volleyball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$890,115
Budget Power~60 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Wrestling

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$482,135
Budget Power~32 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionMI Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$56,118

National Salary Rank#838 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#18 / 70
Percentile RangeTop 30%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$14,628

National Cost Rank#1,541 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#37 / 72
Percentile RangeTop 55%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

95%

National Acceptance Rank#1,503 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#40 / 49
Percentile RangeTop 53%