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Welcome to Grand Valley State University!
Have you considered Grand Valley?
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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From the Valley to the City
Our campuses are in the heart of a thriving West Michigan economy and our long-standing partnerships with regional 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. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Grand Rapids #20 in their "Best Places to Live" and #2 in their "Best Places to Live in Michigan."
The Citry Campus includes the Robert C. Pew and Health campuses 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).
The Valley Campus in Allendale
City Campus - Robert C. Pew in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
City Campus - Health on Grand Rapids' own Medical Mile.
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
At Grand Valley State University, you're part of a community where you are seen and supported. With more than 300 programs, dynamic campuses, and over 22,000 students, GVSU offers the resources of a large university while keeping class sizes small and support systems strong.
You will have direct access to dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art academic spaces, one-on-one peer tutoring, and a campus culture built around connection, creativity, and opportunity.
From community-focused housing to a vibrant student life, your college experience at Grand Valley will be both personal and powerful. Discover how Grand Valley can help you be equipped for anything.