Grand Valley State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Valley State University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.2%(14,783)
Hispanic
6.9%(1,272)
African American
5.4%(993)
Asian
2.9%(529)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(60)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
3.7%(675)
Unknown
0.6%(107)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment21,648
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Grand Valley State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Grand Valley State University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.0%(7,462)
Women
60.0%(11,203)

Gender Statistics

Men7,462

34% of total enrollment

Women11,203

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grand Valley State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(535)
18-19
35.9%(6,707)
20-21
37.5%(7,006)
22-24
16.5%(3,087)
25+
7.1%(1,328)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(69)
22-24
38.5%(1,148)
25+
59.2%(1,764)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Grand Valley State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.3%(3,510)
Out-of-State
7.5%(289)
International
1.1%(44)

Regional Representation

In-State3,510

91% of student body

Out-of-State289

8% of student body

International44

1% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age