Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

Grand Valley is one of the most affordable colleges in Michigan. The information provided below will help you understand our tuition, housing, meal plan, and parking permit costs.

Tuition is based on the classification of the student and the course: undergraduate lower or upper division, graduate, resident, or non-resident. These are figures for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Undergraduate Tuition Rates

Michigan Resident

Non-Resident

Lower Division

0-54 credits earned

$9,716 (per year)

$4,858 (for 12-15 credits per semester)

$412 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15

$14,030 (per year)

$7,015 (for 12-15 credits per semester)

$588 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15

Upper Division

55+ credits earned

$10,200 (per year)

$5,100 (for 12-15 credits per semester)

$432 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15

$14,528 (per year)

$7,264 (for 12-15 credits per semester)

$609 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15

Graduate & Doctoral Tuition Rates

Michigan Resident

Non-Resident

Master's Level

$504 per credit hour for 500 and 600 level courses

$432 per credit hour for undergraduate level courses

$679 per credit hour for 500 and 600 level courses

$609 per credit hour for undergraduate level courses

Doctoral Level

$570 per credit hour

$504 per credit hour for master's level courses

$432 per credit hour for undergraduate level courses

$775 per credit hour

$679 per credit hour for master's level courses

$609 per credit hour for undergraduate level courses

Other Estimated Yearly Expenses


Room and Board	$7,624	Based on 14+ full service meal plan for students living on campus in traditional style university housing. Other housing and meal plan options are available.
Books and Supplies	$1,000	Estimate for a full-time student enrolled for two semesters.
Transportation	Varies	Parking cost is $330 per year if you are a full time student bringing a car to campus. Bus transportation is free between the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses. Students not residing on campus should estimate their living and transportation costs on an individual basis.
Personal Expenses	$2,000	Estimated amount a full-time student may choose to spend on social activities and other personal needs.

Some Grand Valley colleges, schools, and departments carry an additional tuition charge per credit hour for 300 level and above courses. The charge offsets the higher costs in those particular areas. Click here for a listing of specific course charges.

***PLEASE NOTE: Rates for tuition, room and board are subject to change, at any time, by the Board of Trustees.***

Click here to request information, a catalog, or to have an application sent to you. You may also e-mail admissions@gvsu.edu or call toll-free (800) 748-0246 (or (616) 331-2025 in the Grand Rapids area) to submit your request. Please include your mailing address and phone number.