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Grand Valley State University

#408 in US ranking Allendale, MI
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,770
Tuition & fees
$15,752
Avg. aid
$9,731
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
940–1190
ACT range
22–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$48,148
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Grand Valley State University?

GVSU maintains campus public-safety services, including patrol by trained security personnel. Residence facilities use electronically controlled entrances, but building access controls are only one part of campus safety.

Students should learn how to receive university emergency alerts, report an urgent incident, and contact the appropriate public-safety office for the campus they use. GVSU's annual security report is the appropriate source for federally reported campus-crime figures and the policies behind them; those figures require attention to reporting period and location. Students seeking help with sexual misconduct should review the university's current Title IX reporting and confidential-support options, which serve different purposes.

Grand Valley State University Security

  • Trained security
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Grand Valley State University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Grand Valley State University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

11 13 9 ▼fewer than the year before0.41

Fondling

12 13 9 ▼fewer than the year before0.41

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.05

Aggravated assault

2 13 11 ▼fewer than the year before0.50

Burglary

7 8 8 0.36

Motor vehicle theft

2 6 10 ▲more than the year before0.45

Arson

0 0 0 0

Grand Valley State University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

7 12 12 0.55

Dating violence

7 11 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.18

Stalking

22 32 23 ▼fewer than the year before1.04

Grand Valley State University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

1 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.05

Drug abuse

3 0 0 0

Liquor law violation

12 5 11 ▲more than the year before0.50

Grand Valley State University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 3 2 ▼fewer than the year before0.09

Drug abuse

32 58 53 ▼fewer than the year before2.41

Liquor law violation

278 201 282 ▲more than the year before12.81

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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