We are committed to empowering learners, whatever their pursuits, professions, or purpose may be.
Located in West Michigan, Grand Valley was founded in 1960 in response to the need for a public, four-year college in the state's second-largest metropolitan region. Serving more than 22,000 students, our eight colleges and six schools proudly offer more than 350 programs to prepare globally minded citizens for the futures they face and the communities they shape.
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Life at Grand Valley
Whether your extracurricular interests are new endeavors or lifelong pursuits, you'll be able to dive right in at Grand Valley. Our 400+ student organizations reflect our students' variety of interests and make it easy to get involved.
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international students from 76 countries
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Locations: Valley to City
From the winding ravines and natural beauty of our Valley Campus to the state-of-the-art facilities and momentum of our City Campus in downtown Grand Rapids, students have the best of both worlds. You’ll learn in inspiring spaces surrounded by nature, and in the heart of a vibrant city full of opportunity.
Sustainability
We're widely known for our campus sustainability efforts, from our LEED-certified buildings and Sustainable Agriculture Project, to our solar garden and free bus rides.
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Strategy & Accreditation
Grand Valley is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Strategic Plan: Reach Higher Together → Strategic Planning, Assessment, & Accreditation →