Grand Valley State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
36
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
79.6%(16,155)
Hispanic
7.2%(1,460)
African American
5.5%(1,120)
Asian
2.8%(569)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(69)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(10)
Two or More Races
3.7%(745)
Unknown
0.8%(163)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment24,603
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
40.2%(8,290)
Women
59.7%(12,334)
Other
0.1%(21)

Gender Statistics

Men8,290

34% of total enrollment

Women12,334

50% of total enrollment

Other21

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grand Valley State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.3%(643)
18-19
38.5%(7,410)
20-21
35.4%(6,815)
22-24
15.6%(3,004)
25+
7.1%(1,371)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.4%(74)
22-24
37.8%(1,143)
25+
59.8%(1,809)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

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 92% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.7%(4,404)
Out-of-State
7.5%(359)
International
0.9%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State4,404

92% of student body

Out-of-State359

7% of student body

International42

1% of student body

States Represented

36 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