Grand Valley State University

    Allendale, MI · Public · Doctoral / professional

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    940–1190
    Median ~1070
    Acceptance rate
    83%
    Enrollment
    18,854
    ACT middle 50%
    22–30

    What the numbers say about Grand Valley

    • The reported middle 50% spans 250 points, from 940 to 1190. A planning score near or above 1230 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 83% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 67% completion rate and $56,118 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1070 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $15,140
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $21,548
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $56,118
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    67%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 940 and 1190. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1230 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1190 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1070 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 940 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Grand Valley's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ910–121088%
    North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC1020–119050%
    Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI920–117080%
    Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX970–117094%
    Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA970–114086%
    SUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, NY980–124073%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Grand Valley?

    Grand Valley State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 940–1190, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1230 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Grand Valley's acceptance rate?

    Grand Valley State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 83%.

    How much does it cost to attend Grand Valley?

    In-state tuition is approximately $15,140 and out-of-state is approximately $21,548. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is Grand Valley test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Grand Valley State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.gvsu.edu

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