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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
20,818
Total Undergrads
Including 2,593 Part-time
3,434
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 17 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
59% Women
41% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division II (with football)

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

7
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $96,683)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $79,228)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 227 168 Yes Yes
Baseball 31 - - -
Basketball 17 14 - Yes
Football 125 - - -
Golf 11 7 - Yes
Soccer - 26 Yes Yes
Softball - 18 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 36 29 - -
Tennis 8 11 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 19 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Bowling - - Yes Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Gymnastics - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Rifle - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes Yes
Rowing - - Yes Yes
Rugby - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - - Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.6%
Black/non-Hispanic 5.0%
Hispanic 3.1%
Non-resident alien 1.2%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.5%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 85.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 56
Liquor Law Violation 157
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 1

Notable Alumni

  • Greg Colton, director and storyboard revisionist for the animated TV series "Family Guy"
  • Jeff Chadwick, former NFL wide receiver
  • John Keating, Fox Sports Net personality
  • John R. Beyrle, United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation
  • Mark Dewey, former MLB pitcher
  • Patrick Sheane Duncan, screenwriter, director ("Mr. Holland's Opus," "Courage Under Fire")
  • Rob Rubick, former NFL player
  • Tommy Remengesau, former President of the Republic of Palau
  • Brandon Barnes, NFL offensive lineman
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Staci from Brookfield, IL
  • 5
  • “Having lived in a dorm where I could shut my own door to my room, I had a different experience than most. However, it was amazing. The Ra's at GVSU…”

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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Meagan from Nunica, MI
  • May-18-2013 I am a current student here

    Grand Valley offers a wide range of dining options, from buffet style options at Fresh, to delicious salads and entrées at the Connection, to Papa Johns, there is always a place to satisfy what ever craving or hunger you have!

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  • 5
  • Hannah from Charlotte, MI
  • May-09-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    When we visited Grand Valley I was impressed by all of the different choices students have for dining. Grand Valley has cafeteria style, as well as small restaurants around the campus. I enjoy the variety Grand Valley provides for their dining because it accommodates for people who are vegetarians, have food allergies, or just want some variety in their eating.

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  • 4
  • Riley from Plymouth, MI
  • May-04-2013 I am a current student here

    In Michigan, Grand Valley is known for having some of the best food on a college campus. There are three main cafeterias and one of them is all-you-can-eat, always with fresh fruit and many options. There is never any reason a freshman wont have a good meal at Grand Valley.

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  • 5
  • Dominic from Ada, MI
  • Mar-24-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The food and meal plan is a great price for the quality and quantity handed out.

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  • 3
  • Karla
  • Feb-01-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a lot of choices here on campus. The best places to eat on campus is the Connection and Fuel. The Connection is a long walk for freshman, but is worth the walk. They have salads, subs, 'home meals', a 'grocery store', and Papa Johns. Fuel has everything from Papa Johns, Chinese Food, a mini cafe, to personalized crepes.

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  • 4
  • Meagan from Nunica, MI
  • Jan-27-2013 I am a current student here

    Grand Valley has a good selection of food choices all over campus. No matter where you are on campus, there is always some place to stop and eat within 5 minutes of where you are!

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  • 4
  • Taylor from Shelbyville, MI
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is very good here but does kind of get boring after eating the same thing day after day. That could be my fault however because I tend to be a very picky eater.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Riley from Plymouth, MI
  • May-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Personally, I did not partake in Greek life; however, a number of my friends did. They have all had positive reviews and have told me they do not regret the decision to go Greek. The only downside I found to Greek life is that it is quite expensive.

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  • 0
  • Weather Lover
  • Dec-31-2012 I am a current student here

    Several fraternities and sororities. I never got involved in greek life but I know people who love it!

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  • 0
  • Allie from Lansing, MI
  • Dec-15-2012 I am a current student here

    I have heard of many people that love going Greek at GVSU. The sororities and fraternities are very classy and stay away from Hazing and other violence. GVSU is known for their safe and friendly Greek Life.

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  • 0
  • Thomas from Muskegon, MI
  • Nov-22-2012 I am a current student here

    People who are involved in Greek life are passionate about it and will do anything for their brother and sisters. Greek organizations is the best way to have a forever dwelling friendship with someone.

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  • 0
  • Kimberly from Birch Run, MI
  • Nov-07-2012 I am a current student here

    Joining a fraternity or sorority is something that can really impact your life here on campus. You create friends who have the same interests and views as you do. It is nice coming into college knowing you might be able to make 30 new friends within the first week of school.

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  • 0
  • Megan from New Lenox, IL
  • Sep-09-2012 I am a current student here

    Although greek life is relatively small compared to most campuses, it is a GREAT way to get involved, get to know people, and make great connections to community service and possible job opportunities. There are eight sororities and nine fraternities on campus. (Learn more information about each at http://www.gvsu.edu/greeklife/?CFID=160648837&CFTOKEN=26405485&jsessionid=5pwwIGGXBtOYxjjWa1eAUdp)

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