Academics
- Graduation Rate66%
- Majors Available158
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate76%
AP Credit Policy
Grand Valley State University will award college credit for Advanced Placement scores of 3, 4 and 5 on the AP exam. In order to receive credit, the student must request their AP score report be sent to GVSU. Please see the Credit by Exam webpage for information regarding specific AP exams and Grand Valley course credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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