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Overview

A growing public university with student-centered general education emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary connections.

Location
Allendale, Ottawa County, MI
Founded
1960
Sector
Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
170301

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Grand Valley State University38 total credits (30 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Grand Valley State University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
27%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

22,464

0 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
202022,46417,2975,16716,174
202122,46417,2975,16716,174
202222,46417,2975,16716,174
202322,46417,2975,16716,174
202422,46417,2975,16716,174

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
47%
6-year graduation rate
53%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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