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Grand Valley State University is a public, four-year university located in Allendale, Michigan, just 13 miles outside Grand Rapids, Michigan's second-largest city. Grand Valley is the fourth largest public university in Michigan, attracting students from throughout the Midwest, across the country, and around the world, with more than 22,000 students. Grand Valley is just 2-1/2 hours from Detroit and Chicago.
Our most popular programs and majors align with the needs of in-demand industries, including robust health professions, engineering, and business programs; our Valley and City campuses, amazing living centers, and active student life keep students engaged.
Take the time to discover all the things that make Grand Valley a great choice. You’ll learn how you can become a force for positive change, carving a path to a bright future that will set you apart from the pack and make an impact on your community and beyond. That’s the Laker Effect and it’s a force for positive change in wherever you come from and wherever you're going.
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Grand Rapids is the second-best place to live in Michigan and the 20th best in America, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report.
Grand Valley was ranked among Best National Universities by both Washington Monthly and U.S. News and World Report in 2023.
Grand Valley was ranked #200 of 623 as a "Best College for your Money" by Money Magazine in 2023
An Outstanding Location
A beautiful state. A thriving area.
Our campuses are in the heart of a thriving West Michigan economy and our long-standing partnerships with the region’s businesses -- including more than 130 international companies -- provide students and graduates opportunities in a variety of industries from health professions to engineering to entrepreneurship and more. Grand Rapids was ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report and the Allendale Main Campus is located in the fastest growing county in Michigan. The Health Campus and Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus are located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, just 13 miles to the east. Lake Michigan and its resort towns and sandy beaches are 30 minutes to the west, providing Grand Valley students the best of both worlds.
Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has year-round direct flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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In-Demand Degrees
300+ programs...and growing
- 107 undergraduate degrees
- 44 graduate degree programs
- 27 combined degree programs that allow students to earn their bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in one continuous program, plus the Student Initiated Combined Degree (SICD) program
- 7,300+ students participated in experiential learning such as internships clinical rotations, practice, student teaching, co-ops, and fieldwork in the 2022-2023 school year
- Students have access to more than 4,000 study abroad programs and Grand Valley is one of the top universities in the nation for the number of students who study abroad
- More than 250 sustainability-related courses from which to choose
- Choose from more than 300 student clubs and organizations
- 10 living-learning communities on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses
From Wondering What is Possible to Equipped for Anything
At Grand Valley, students are welcomed into a community where they are truly seen and supported. Here, the college journey is a shared one, with resources like personalized one-on-one tutoring, engaging community-based scholar programs, wide-ranging career services support, and dedicated spaces where students can be their authentic selves.
We’re committed to providing students with the unwavering support, essential resources, and the confidence that comes from knowing they belong and can achieve their biggest goals.
Faculty Who Care
Grand Valley’s faculty members (not teaching assistants or graduate assistants) teach nearly every class at Grand Valley. They are accomplished scholars who offer the kind of expertise that will distinguish your learning experience. Besides being in the classroom with you day in and day out, what sets them apart is how much they love to teach. They are here for you. That kind of commitment means they’ll focus on your individual needs, empower you, and guide you through real-world research opportunities.
- 55 Grand Valley faculty members have earned Fulbright Scholar Awards since 1964
- 93% of our faculty members have doctoral or terminal degrees
Are you an adult student?
If so, we have fast and affordable online bachelor's degree completion programs that will help you advance in your current job or provide opportunities for new careers.
Our Lifelong Educational Attainment for Determined Students (LEADS) program is an online accelerated bachelor's degree program especially for busy adults.
- Earn a bachelor’s in Integrative Studies degree PLUS an online certificate in one of five high demand areas – leadership, data analytics, project management, business fundamentals, or global communications (these certificates can also be completed on their own)
- 6-week classes
- One rate for in-state or out-of-state students -- $500 per credit (classes are three credits)
- Try it, like it, your next class is free!
- This entire accelerated bachelor’s degree program can be completed online
From the Valley to the City
Grand Valley State University offers two distinct campus experiences to enrich your academic journey. The Valley Campus in Allendale serves as the university’s academic, residential, and social hub, providing a vibrant college atmosphere with abundant resources and support. Meanwhile, the City Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids (Michigan’s second-largest city) includes the Robert C. Pew and Health campuses, and hosts many professional programs such as business, engineering, and health care. All campuses are connected by the Laker Line, which is a free bus system for GVSU students.
The Valley Campus in Allendale
City Campus - Health on Grand Rapids' own Medical Mile.
City Campus - Robert C. Pew in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In-Demand Programs
- Over 300 academic programs
- 107 undergraduate degrees, 44 graduate degrees
- 38 combined degrees that can save you time and money if you plan to get your master's degree
- Students have access to study abroad programs in more than 80 countries, and Grand Valley is one of the top universities in the nation for the number of students who study abroad
- 400+ student clubs and organizations
Grand Valley State University is an outstanding academic investment for students in DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties. Grand Valley's tuition is in the lower third of Michigan public universities and offers valuable scholarships for academically qualified students with a 3.3 GPA or better. For example, our Award for Excellence Scholarship awards non-Michigan residents the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition plus an additional $3,500 per year (renewable up to a total of four years).
Other scholarships include the Presidential Scholarship, Faculty Scholarship, and Laker Scholarship, each of which includes a significant, renewable scholarship award plus the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition. Including the Award for Excellence Scholarship, these scholarships are worth a total award value of approximately $29,000-$66,000 over the course of four years for Georgia residents.
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