Grand Valley State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Grand Valley State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
45%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Grand Valley State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
171
10-19
835
20-29
1,376
30-39
640
40-49
140
50-99
132
100+
5
Honors Programs
Grand Valley State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Grand Valley State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Grand Valley State University:
76%
First-year retention rate
45%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Grand Valley State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Education, General
Finance, General
153.2
178.16
203.12
228.08
253.04
278
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Women's Studies 4
- Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 145
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 67
- Neurobiology and Behavior 61
- Wildlife Biology 26
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 20
- Biochemistry 17
- Neurobiology and Behavior 6
- Biomedical Sciences, General 4
- Biochemistry 4
- Microbiology, General 4
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Wildlife Biology 1
Business
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 243
- Finance, General 174
- Accounting 121
- Management Science 97
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 94
- Business/Commerce, General 78
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 64
- Management Science 53
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 42
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 40
- Finance, General 34
- Business/Managerial Economics 33
- Business/Managerial Economics 18
- Accounting 17
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 11
- Operations Management and Supervision 10
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 10
- Operations Management and Supervision 4
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
- Business/Commerce, General 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 98
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 98
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 69
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 19
- Health Communication 13
- Broadcast Journalism 3
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
- Radio and Television 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 92
- Information Science/Studies 22
- Information Technology 22
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 20
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
- Education, General 238
- Computer Teacher Education 98
- Special Education and Teaching, General 48
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 26
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 16
- Art Teacher Education 5
- Earth Science Teacher Education 1
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
- Education, General 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 59
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 30
- Computer Engineering, General 14
- Manufacturing Engineering 9
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 8
- Engineering, General 3
- Computer Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 16
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 75
- Writing, General 30
- Writing, General 3
- English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- Spanish Language and Literature 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 249
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 169
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 54
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 53
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 37
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 17
- Dietetic Technician 16
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 5
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 1
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
- History, General 37
- History, General 2
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 100
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 10
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 24
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 12
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 92
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 58
- Statistics, General 21
- Statistics, General 5
- Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences 10
- International/Globalization Studies 6
- International/Globalization Studies 1
- Biopsychology 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 53
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 31
- Environmental Studies 4
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 2
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 1
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 173
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 59
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 8
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science, General 11
- Chemistry, General 11
- Physics, General 4
- Geochemistry 2
Psychology
- Psychology, General 278
- Psychology, General 36
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 89
- Public Administration 22
- Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 54
- Social Sciences, General 30
- International Relations and Affairs 17
- Anthropology, General 13
- Sociology, General 11
- Economics, General 10
- Sociology, General 8
- Political Science and Government, General 8
- Geography 8
- International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 61
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 58
- Music, General 28
- Dance, General 11
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
- Photography 4
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
- Dance, General 1
- Photography 1
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