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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from GVSU. This makes it the #148 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages & Linguistics from GVSU in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from GVSU. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Grand Valley State University.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 26 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 8 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 7 |
| Germanic Languages | 4 |
| American Sign Language | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 277 |
| Communication & Journalism | 266 |
| English Language & Literature | 163 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 95 |
| History | 72 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.