Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Grand Valley is one of the most affordable colleges in Michigan. The information provided below will help you understand our tuition, housing, meal plan, and parking permit costs.
Tuition is based on the classification of the student and the course: undergraduate lower or upper division, graduate, resident, or non-resident. These are figures for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
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Michigan Resident |
Non-Michigan Resident |
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Lower Division
0-54 credits earned |
$10,078 (per year) $5,039 (for 12-15 credits per semester) $420 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15 |
$14,568 (per year) $7,284 (for 12-15 credits per semester) $607 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15 |
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Upper Division
55+ credits earned |
$10,582 (per year) $5,291 (for 12-15 credits per semester) $441 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15 |
$15,096 (per year) $7,548 (for 12-15 credits per semester) $629 per credit hour for 1-11 credits and for each credit hour over 15 |
Graduate Tuition Rates
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Michigan Resident |
Non-Michigan Resident |
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Masters Level Communications (M.S.) Criminal Justice (M.S.) English (M.A.) Health Administration (M.H.A.) Public Administration (M.P.A.) Social Work (M.S.W.) Any program, unless listed below. |
$522 per credit hour |
$705 per credit hour |
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Masters Level College of Education (all graduate programs including Education Specialist) Non-Degree Graduate |
$542 per credit hour |
$725 per credit hour |
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Masters Level Accounting (M.S.A.) Biology (M.S.) Biomedical Science (M.H.S.) Biostatistics (M.S.) Business (M.B.A.) Cell & Molecular Biology (M.S.) Computer Information Systems (M.S.) Medical & Bioinformatics (M.S.) Occupational Therapy (M.S.) Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) Taxation (M.S.T.) |
$547 per credit hour |
$730 per credit hour |
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Masters Level Engineering (M.S.E.) Nursing (M.S.N.) |
$557 per credit hour |
$740 per credit hour |
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Doctoral Level Nursing (D.N.P.) Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) |
$627 per credit hour |
$840 per credit hour |
Other Estimated Yearly Expenses
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Room and Board |
$7,920 |
Based on 14+ full service meal plan for students living on campus in traditional style university housing. Other housing and meal plan options are available. |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Estimate for a full-time student enrolled for two semesters. |
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Transportation |
Varies |
Parking cost is $340 per year if you are a full time student bringing a car to campus. Bus transportation is free between the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses. Students not residing on campus should estimate their living and transportation costs on an individual basis. |
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Personal Expenses |
$2,000 |
Estimated amount a full-time student may choose to spend on social activities and other personal needs. |
Some Grand Valley colleges, schools, and departments carry an additional tuition charge per credit hour for 300 level and above courses. The charge offsets the higher costs in those particular areas.
***PLEASE NOTE: Rates for tuition, room and board are subject to change, at any time, by the Board of Trustees.***
Contact the Admissions Office to request information, a catalog, or to have an application sent to you. You may also e-mail admissions@gvsu.edu or call toll-free (800) 748-0246 (or (616) 331-2025 in the Grand Rapids area) to submit your request. Please include your mailing address and phone number.
Page last modified March 5, 2013
