Michigan, United States
#5 by Institute of International Education about studying abroad in American
Grand Valley State University (commonly referred to as GVSU, GV, or Grand Valley) is a public liberal arts university in Allendale, Michigan. The university was established in 1960 and its main campus is situated on 1,322 acres (5.35 km2) approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Rapids. Classes are also offered at the university's campus in Downtown Grand Rapids, and its international campus in Holland, and through Traverse City established in cooperation with local community colleges.
GVSU is a comprehensive coeducational university serving nearly 25,000 students as of fall 2018, from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. It is one of America's 100 largest universities, and employs more than 3,000 people with about 1,780 academic faculty and 1,991 support staff. The university has alumni in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and 25 countries around the world.
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | US$19,296 |
| Cost of Living/Year | US$ 14,200 |
| Application Fee | US$30 |
| Estimated Total/Year | US$33,526 |
