Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Grand Valley State University

Work 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401
Work(800) 748-0246
Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu
  • 37Rank
  • 47Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (Midwest)

Overview : Grand Valley State University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1960
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 19,806
Setting suburban
Endowment: $61,744,979
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 5/1
Application fee: $30
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 69.5 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 In-state: $7,600; Out-of-state: $12,932
Mission  
School mission Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university in West Michigan providing a liberal arts undergraduate and graduate education to 23,000 students. GVSU offers more that 200 areas of study, providing a wide selection of majors and minors. The emphasis on academic excellence is evident in small classes taught by high caliber faculty and unique faculty-undergraduate student research opportunities that are more typical of graduate programs at other institutions. World-class facilities on both the suburban Allendale campus and the downtown Grand Rapids campus further enhance the college experience, making GVSU a top choice for both Michigan and non-Michigan residents.

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