Allendale, MI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 83% to 95% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,511 | 13,707 | 4,236 | 83% |
| 2020 | 15,465 | 13,535 | 3,786 | 88% |
| 2021 | 17,163 | 15,730 | 3,807 | 92% |
| 2022 | 17,123 | 15,474 | 3,875 | 90% |
| 2023 | 24,297 | 23,008 | 4,836 | 95% |
Fall 2023 applicants
14,490 of 15,193 women and 8,495 of 9,078 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Grand Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 95% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 23,008 of 24,297 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
24,297 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,836 enrolled.
No. Grand Valley State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 83% to 95% — it has become less selective.