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Grand Valley State University, situated in Allendale, Michigan, is a public university founded in 1960. At present, GVSU has more than 20,000 students and around 750 full-time faculty members. The university is located on 1,237 acres of land and consists of 8 colleges:
GVSU’s mascot is known by the name Louie the Laker. The sports teams of the university participate in men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track events, tennis, diving, swimming, golf, football, cross country and basketball. Famous alumni of the university include screenwriter Patrick Sheane Duncan, former NFL Wide Receiver Jeff Chadwick and CEO of Global Forex Trading Gary Tilkin.
The main campus of Grand Valley State is in Allendale, MI (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Grand Valley State offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines.
Grand Valley State does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
Grand Valley State offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 23,464 enrolled students.
Grand Valley State is generally not a school for part-time students. Student athletes at the school belong to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Grand Valley State University educates students to shape their lives, their professions and their societies. The university contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship and public service."
More complete details are provided below.
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401-9403
General Phone: (616) 331-2020
http://www.gvsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 810 | accounting, marketing, management science, finance, business, managerial economics, international business, taxation |
| Liberal Arts | 718 | English, social services, history, political science, sociology, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, English composition, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 599 | education, physical education teaching, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, educational administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 352 | psychology, social psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 308 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, call and molecular biology, geology, physics, biopsychology, ... |
| Media | 291 | advertising, communication studies, radio and television, communication and journalism, journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 286 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 225 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 174 | pre-med, health professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 159 | criminal justice and administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 100 | film studies, photography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 88 | computer and info science, information science |
| Hospitality | 84 | hotel management |
| Mathematics | 79 | mathematics, statistics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 71 | physician assistant, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech |
| Engineering | 61 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 52 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, recreational therapy |
| Fine Arts | 48 | fine arts studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 25 | conservation |
| Religion and Philosophy | 21 | philosophy |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | occupational safety tech, industrial tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 17 | drama, dance |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand Valley State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,623 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 975 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Grand Valley State had a total enrollment of 23,464 students (20,954 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 95% |
| Illinois | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Grand Valley State offers campus housing for 5,464 of its 20,954 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,866 | 10,013 | 78% | 3,890 | 39% |
| Men | 4,944 | 3,635 | 74% | 1,473 | 41% |
| Women | 7,911 | 6,374 | 81% | 2,417 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,196 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,510 |
| Room and board | $ 7,224 |
| Room charge | $ 5,174 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,140 |
Financial Aid:
Grand Valley State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226800)
Grand Valley State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 276 | 196 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 154 | 124 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 107 | 124 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $108,373 | 7 | $88,308 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $82,687 | 6 | $71,769 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $72,458 | 11 | $56,813 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 10 | $36,490 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $86,433 | 36 | $59,714 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 100 | $90,390 | 48 | $81,411 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 160 | $68,255 | 126 | $66,390 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 168 | $54,437 | 129 | $54,653 |
| Instructor | academic year | 46 | $42,671 | 48 | $41,355 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $40,531 | 57 | $39,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 509 | $63,824 | 408 | $57,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 183 | 141 | 324 |
| Football | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Track | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| Basketball | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 85 | 115 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grand Valley State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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