Grand Valley State University
- Public
Grand Valley State University: international tuition 23,492 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 34,775 USD, acceptance rate 83%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A first-year Vietnamese international undergraduate may apply for the International Merit Scholarship and, as an F-1 student, may receive the GVSU International Scholarship at the resident tuition rate. General need-based aid for this group is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 83% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–600, Math 460–590, ACT 22–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 34,775 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through GVSU online. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Grand Valley State University?
International tuition is 23,492 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 34,775 USD.
Does Grand Valley State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A first-year Vietnamese international undergraduate may apply for the International Merit Scholarship and, as an F-1 student, may receive the GVSU International Scholarship at the resident tuition rate. General need-based aid for this group is unclear.
What English scores does Grand Valley State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Grand Valley State University?
The acceptance rate is 83%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYes
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
- Macy Greer2023Vlog
- JAMAR WILLIAMS2023Vlog
- GVSU Promotions Office2024Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
This is the non-Michigan resident rate for the first two years (0-54 credits earned), before the International Student Scholarship that GVSU automatically gives admitted undergraduates.
Tuition by group
- Lower Division23,492 USD≈ ₫612M
- Upper Division24,184 USD≈ ₫630M
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
GVSU International ScholarshipTuition subsidyApplication method unclearSchool page
Award: Covers the difference of cost between resident and non-resident tuition
The scholarship applies to F-1 undergraduates and reduces their tuition to the resident rate.
International Merit ScholarshipMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page2,500 USD≈ ₫65.2M
This scholarship is for international undergraduate students before they begin their degree program.
- Renewable in later years
International Student ScholarshipMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page250 – 3,000 USD/year≈ ₫6.51M – ₫78.2M
The scholarship requires an F-1 degree-seeking student who has completed at least one full-time semester.
Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 11:59pm
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Application deadline, Winter semester (January)Applicationabout16days
- Financial Verification Form deadline for I-20, Winter semesterDocuments+30 days
- Undergraduate application deadline, Fall semester (August)Application+228 days
- Deadline to submit Financial Verification Form for I-20 (Fall)Documents+258 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
65 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data