Paying for Grand Valley State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$14,978 4.73%	$21,154 4.73%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$19,364 4.92%	$19,364 4.92%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) are $14,978 for Michigan residents and $21,154 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,921. It could cover 37.44% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,456 for Michigan residents and $27,632 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

GVSU's 4-year tuition is $63,500 for Michigan residents and $89,699 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $125,974 for Michigan residents and $152,173 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Grand Valley State University is $14,978 for Michigan residents and $21,154 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.73% for Michigan residents and increased by 4.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of GVSU is $15,686 for Michigan residents and $22,155 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

GVSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$14,302	$20,198	$12,489
2023-2024	$14,978	$21,154	$13,619
Change % 2023-2024	4.73%	4.73%	9.05%
2024-2025	$15,686	$22,155	$14,851

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $19,364 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,364. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at GVSU is $20,317 for Michigan residents and $20,317 for out-of-state students , a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

GVSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$18,456	$18,456	$12,489
2023-2024	$19,364	$19,364	$13,619
Change % 2023-2024	4.92%	4.92%	9.05%
2024-2025	$20,317	$20,317	$14,851

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GVSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $629 for Michigan residents and $888 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $807.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$601	$848
	2023-2024	$629	$888
	2024-2025	$658	$930
Graduate	2022-2023	$769	$769
	2023-2024	$807	$807
	2024-2025	$847	$847

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,619 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.05% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.65% compared to the previous year.

The GVSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $29,377 for state residents and $35,553 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,064 for state residents and $33,240 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At GVSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$14,978
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,154
Room & Board	$11,142	$8,829
Personal Expenses	$2,477	$2,477
Books & Supplies	$780
COA (In-State)	$29,377	$27,064
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,553	$33,240

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GVSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GVSU is $63,500 for Michigan residents and $89,699 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

GVSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,329	$15,687	$16,054	$16,430	$63,500
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,651	$22,159	$22,679	$23,211	$89,699
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,687	$16,054	$16,430	$16,814	$64,986
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,159	$22,679	$23,211	$23,756	$91,804
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,054	$16,430	$16,814	$17,208	$66,507
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,679	$23,211	$23,756	$24,313	$93,959
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,430	$16,814	$17,208	$17,611	$68,063
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,211	$23,756	$24,313	$24,884	$96,164
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,814	$17,208	$17,611	$18,023	$69,656
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,756	$24,313	$24,884	$25,468	$98,421

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $125,974 for Michigan residents and $152,173 for out-of-state students.

GVSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,199	$31,045	$31,906	$32,792	$125,974
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,521	$37,517	$38,541	$39,594	$152,173
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,045	$31,916	$32,802	$33,715	$129,510
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,517	$38,541	$39,594	$40,677	$156,328
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,916	$32,813	$33,725	$34,664	$133,150
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,541	$39,594	$40,677	$41,791	$160,602
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$32,813	$33,735	$34,674	$35,641	$136,896
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,594	$40,677	$41,791	$42,936	$164,997
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$33,735	$34,685	$35,652	$36,647	$140,752
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,677	$41,791	$42,936	$44,114	$169,517

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 85% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,290 for Michigan residents and $120,489 for out-of-state students.

GVSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,278	$23,124	$23,985	$24,871	$94,290
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,600	$29,596	$30,620	$31,673	$120,489
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,124	$23,995	$24,881	$25,794	$97,826
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,596	$30,620	$31,673	$32,756	$124,644
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,995	$24,892	$25,804	$26,743	$101,466
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,620	$31,673	$32,756	$33,870	$128,918
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,892	$25,814	$26,753	$27,720	$105,212
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,673	$32,756	$33,870	$35,015	$133,313
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,814	$26,764	$27,731	$28,726	$109,068
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,756	$33,870	$35,015	$36,193	$137,833

	In-State	Out-of-State
Grand Valley State University	$14,978	$21,154
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	$18,309	$60,107
Michigan State University	$17,270	$44,040
Wayne State University	$15,464	$33,158
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
Oakland University	$16,429	$24,737