by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Grand Valley State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Grand Valley State University ran $15,140 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $21,548. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,140 | $21,548 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,140 | $21,548 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Grand Valley State University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Grand Valley State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Grand Valley State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Grand Valley State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Grand Valley State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,560 | $19,296 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,952 | $19,856 |
| One Year Ago | $14,628 | $20,820 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,140 | $21,548 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at GVSU has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $22,301 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.75%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $15,707. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.75%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $22,356.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,707 | $22,356 |
| In 2 Years | $16,295 | $23,194 |
| In 3 Years | $16,905 | $24,064 |
| In 4 Years | $17,538 | $24,966 |
| In 5 Years | $18,194 | $25,902 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $94,580, or about $66,445 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Grand Valley State University, go to the Grand Valley State University Financial Aid page.
