Grand Valley State University: what international applicants need

What are Grand Valley State University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Grand Valley State University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Grand Valley State University's acceptance rate?

83% for students who started in fall 2024: Grand Valley State University admitted 22,464 of its 27,059 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Grand Valley State University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Grand Valley State University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Grand Valley State University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 460–590 in Math and 480–600 in Reading and Writing (53% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Grand Valley State University's application fee for international students?

Grand Valley State University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Grand Valley State University accept?

Grand Valley State University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Grand Valley State University require?

Grand Valley State University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Grand Valley State University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Grand Valley State University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Grand Valley State University have?

238 of Grand Valley State University's 19,002 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Grand Valley State University cost for international students?

Grand Valley State University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $21,548 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $15,140). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,550. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,456 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Grand Valley State University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Grand Valley State University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 222 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source