What SAT score do you need for Grand Valley State University? (Middle 50%: 920–1170)
First-year students at Grand Valley State University who sent an SAT scored 920–1170, with a median of 1030 (Common Data Set 2025–26). Grand Valley State University admits 83% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Grand Valley State University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 920–1170, median 1030
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Grand Valley State University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 83%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 920–1170
- Median SAT
- 1030
- About on the ACT
- 17–24
- Sent an SAT
- 54%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Grand Valley State University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 59%, from 16,989 in 2015 to 27,059 in 2024, and Grand Valley State University's admit rate went from 81% to 83%.
- 81%
- 83%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,059 | 22,464 | 83% |
| 2023 | 24,297 | 23,008 | 95% |
| 2022 | 17,123 | 15,474 | 90% |
| 2021 | 17,163 | 15,730 | 92% |
| 2020 | 15,465 | 13,535 | 88% |
| 2019 | 16,511 | 13,707 | 83% |
| 2018 | 17,133 | 14,178 | 83% |
| 2017 | 17,533 | 14,184 | 81% |
| 2016 | 17,107 | 13,973 | 82% |
| 2015 | 16,989 | 13,785 | 81% |
In fall 2024, 4,175 of the 22,464 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Grand Valley State University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 870Far reachHold
- 870–910ReachHold
- 920–1020TargetHold
- 1030–1160TargetSend
- 1170 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Grand Valley State University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 920 | 1030 | 1170 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 | 30 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 54% sent an SAT and 3% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.40
- 99% of new students reported one
Grand Valley State University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $16,317
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $56,118
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 20,974
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Grand Valley State University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI · 80% admitted920–1160, median 1040
- Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI · 88% admitted920–1160, median 1040
- Baker CollegeOwosso, MI · 82% admitted870–1180, median 1000
- Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MI · 90% admitted920–1130, median 1020
- Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX · 90% admitted940–1120, median 1030
- Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA · 77% admitted900–1170, median 1020
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Sources
- Grand Valley State University Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Grand Valley State University website
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