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Grand Valley State University

Mission

Address

1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

Website

http://www.gvsu.edu

Admissions E-mail

go2gvsu@gvsu.edu

School Mission

(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university in West Michigan providing a liberal arts undergraduate and graduate education to 21, 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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