Grand Valley State University Acceptance Rate
Allendale, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 24,297
- Admitted
- 23,008
- Yield
- 21%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate has risen from 80.4% in 2014–15 to 94.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,886 to 24,297 (+44%) over that period.
Its 94.7% rate makes Grand Valley State University more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
Grand Valley State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,886 | 13,582 | 80.4% | 4,199 |
| 2015–16 | 16,989 | 13,785 | 81.1% | 4,117 |
| 2016–17 | 17,107 | 13,973 | 81.7% | 4,306 |
| 2017–18 | 17,533 | 14,184 | 80.9% | 4,117 |
| 2018–19 | 17,133 | 14,178 | 82.8% | 4,311 |
| 2019–20 | 16,511 | 13,707 | 83% | 4,236 |
| 2020–21 | 15,465 | 13,535 | 87.5% | 3,786 |
| 2021–22 | 17,163 | 15,730 | 91.7% | 3,807 |
| 2022–23 | 17,123 | 15,474 | 90.4% | 3,875 |
| 2023–24 | 24,297 | 23,008 | 94.7% | 4,836 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,193 | 14,490 | 95.4% |
| Men | 9,078 | 8,495 | 93.6% |
| Another gender | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 59% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 5% |
How Grand Valley State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate is 94.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (23,008 admitted of 24,297 applicants).
Is Grand Valley State University test optional?
Grand Valley State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Grand Valley State University?
Grand Valley State University received 24,297 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 23,008.
What SAT score do you need for Grand Valley State University?
Admitted students at Grand Valley State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Grand Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Grand Valley State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.4% in 2014–15 to 94.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.gvsu.edu/.