Grand Valley State University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average High School GPA: 3.68 (weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test‐optional
SAT Range (Middle 50%): 1030–1220
ACT Range (Middle 50%): 22–28
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 20,312
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None (nonsectarian)
Political Leaning (Campus): Balanced/Moderate
In‐State Tuition & Fees (2024-25): $12,056
Out‐of-State Tuition & Fees (2024-25): $38,986
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Allendale, Michigan
Setting: Suburban (campus covers roughly 1,200 acres northwest of Grand Rapids)
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily highs around 28 °F, lows around 15 °F
Average Summer Temperature: July daily highs around 81 °F, lows around 61 °F
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 38 inches per year
Nearest Airport: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) — about 25 miles (roughly a 30-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @gvsu
Swim & Dive Team Instagram: @gvsulakersswim
Twitter: @GVSU
Facebook: Grand Valley State University
LinkedIn: Grand Valley State University
YouTube: Grand Valley State University
TikTok: @gvsu
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University Athletics
NCAA Division II
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)
Nickname: Lakers
Mascot: Louie the Laker
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: GVSU Pool
Head Coach: Andy Boyce
Recruiting Questionnaire: N/A
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #4
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #8
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
#481
#222
In Public Colleges
#260
In Research Universities
#99
In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#257
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B
Academics: B
Diversity: B
Athletics: A+
Professors: B+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: A-
Value: B+
Campus: A-
Party Scene: B+
Location: B-
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #135 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #36 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.