Overview

https://www.gvsu.edu/omni/ is a University institution located in Allendale, MI.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI  49401
United States

Contact Ms. Mary Brittain
Associate Director for Admissions & Recruitment
Email: go2gvsu@gvsu.edu
Phone: 616-331-2025
Fax: 616-331-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Studies	×
East Asian Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Microbiology, General	×
Neurobiology And Behavior	×
Neuroscience	×
Wildlife Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Hospitality Administration/management, General	×
Hotel/motel Administration/management	×
Human Resources Management And Services, Other	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Operations Management And Supervision	×
Taxation	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Health Communication	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Radio And Television	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Computer Teacher Education	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Orthopedic And Other Physical Health Impairments	×
Education/teaching Of The Gifted And Talented	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Foreign Language Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Geography Teacher Education	×
German Language Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Reading Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Manufacturing Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician	×
Dietetic Technician	×
Family Practice Nurse/nursing	×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist	×
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Physician Assistant	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
Biopsychology	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management	×
Natural Resources/conservation, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Religion/religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geochemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Psychology	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

27,054

Applied

22,459

Accepted

19,002

Enrolled

Female Admissions

16,606

Females Applied

13,843

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,421

Males Applied

8,599

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.43

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,502

In-state

21,894

Out-of-state

15,502

In-district

Fees

250

Full-time student fees

11,550

Room & board

7,350

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

16,120

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,546

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,325

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,735

Avg. Loan Aid

4,553

Avg. Grant Aid

12,895

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,002

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.57%
Black or African American	7.95%
White or Caucasian	74.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	2.9%
Two or more races	3.59%
Other	0.74%

Gender

Male (39.7%)

Female (60.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,820

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,085

Part-time - 735

Male - 262

Female - 1,011