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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Grand Valley State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

93
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Grand Valley State University?

93%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Grand Valley State accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 27,234 people applied and 25,266 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
15631 / 16772 (93%)
Men
9608 / 10462 (92%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Grand Valley State University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Grand Valley State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Grand Valley State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Grand Valley State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Grand Valley State University?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

53%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
920
75th Percentile
1170
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