Grand Valley State University Reviews

  • 88 Reviews
  • Allendale (MI)
  • Annual Tuition: $19,856
92% of 88 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 88 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2015
  • Degree: Laboratory Technician
"Had a good experience here. Main campus is small enough to walk around. Not super-diverse, but diverse for where a lot of the students come from (rural MI)."
Bethany E.
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2015
"I am impressed with the way they handled my master's program. We were well-prepared for our boards, and they were generous and accommodating for our rotations (much better than other physician assistant programs in Michigan)."
C. Mitrzyk
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Finance
"I absolutely loved college. It's not a lie when people say it's the fastest 4 years of your life. I think it is very important to choose a school that fits your needs, personality and interests. GVSU is a smaller school compared to UofM, MSU, etc., but I enjoyed every second of it, and graduated with several relationships, including friendships, mentors and colleagues."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/13/2015
  • Degree: Public Relations
"From an experience standpoint, Grand Valley State University was perfect. I made life-long friends, met the love of my life and learned many important life lessons. If I could do it all over again, however, I would not have spent money to attend the university. My degree has not provided any advantaged in the advertising or public relations industry. I would advise any future students to think long and hard about what their future goals are, and really evaluate if college is really in their best interest."
Jennifer Hauer
  • Reviewed: 4/24/2015
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"The program has been fantastically designed to follow a developmental sequence. The faculty are encouraging and supportive, and overwhelmingly knowledgeable."
Ellen Miller
  • Reviewed: 4/12/2015
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"Grand Valley State University offers premier education for future physical therapists. Pros: excellent location in the heart of beautiful downtown Grand Rapids with Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital just blocks away, friendly faculty that do everything to help you succeed, excellent clinical opportunities. Cons: cost of living is higher than in other areas."
Melissa Rudolph
  • Reviewed: 3/1/2015
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"I consider this to be a very great program. The biggest note, however, is that there is almost no diversity at all. All but three people are from Michigan, only one person is not white, there isn't a huge range of ages, and there are only a couple people of diverse sexual orientation (none of whom are totally out). Also, if you're not married or about to be, you might feel out of place. If you're looking for white Catholics, though, you'll fit in here."
Andrea Shefferly
  • Reviewed: 2/27/2015
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"I love GVSU! My program, Physical Therapy, has the best professors in the state. It is by far the one most affordable colleges in the state and is located near the second largest cities in Michigan. This city has great food and entertainment ranging from sports to comedy clubs to art prize. It is highly recommended to anyone considering college."
Amy Bashore
  • Reviewed: 2/14/2015
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"Pros: Great certification pass rates, faculty who cares, variety of learning opportunities, overall the best program in Michigan Cons: Expensive or limited parking due to downtown city campus"
Brent Showerman
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"GVSU offers a lot of opportunity for grad students to expand their horizons and get involved. The faculty and staff is always available and eager to help."
Kirk Eklund
  • Reviewed: 8/15/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"The atmosphere at the school was really warm and welcoming. There are nearly limitless ways to get involved and participate in student life. The classes were applicable and challenging. I was a transfer student after getting my associates at another school, and there are definitely times when I think I would've enjoyed my first two years of college a whole lot more had it been at GVSU!"
Amy Bashore
  • Reviewed: 8/13/2014
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"The occupational therapy program at GVSU is a competitive program and has the highest pass rate of the NBCOT in Michigan. This program prepares you for post-graduate success by having students work in the community and offers a wide variety of field work experiences."
Jenae Linville
  • Reviewed: 8/12/2014
  • Degree: Biology
"The professors at Grand Valley are great. They are always available and friendly. The financial aid is mostly based on ACT score and is very competitive to receive. I am from out of state and pay more than I would have had to pay if I stayed in state."
Jodi Rickfelder
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"All of our professors are extremely willing to help us learn & will take time out of their day to further explain any difficult topic. The professors also spend time working in the field outside of class time which I think is very respectable. I have enjoyed my first year in the program & believe that the workload is manageable if you are willing to put in your best effort. I do think that it is an extremely competitive program, but I feel as though this is necessary to push each individual to try their hardest. The program is very organized and I believe that I will be more than ready to be an entry level Physical Therapist when I graduate."
Jessica C. Brown
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2014
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"Grand Valley State University is one of the best schools in the nation. I've never been to a university who works so hard to make sure that their students succeed. You are never alone at GVSU. There is always someone there to help you with whatever you may need. I am a proud GVSU Alumni #LakerforaLifetime"
Christian Ramirez
  • Reviewed: 7/13/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"Pros- The grad school is located at the heart of Grand Rapids which is a bigger city meaning more opportunities for students. Since it is a bigger city there are chances to work with different people of different backgrounds and social economic statuses. It is not a very big school meaning easier access to teachers and other resources like volunteer opportunities. Cons- The lack of access to much financial help is the biggest problem. Housing around the area is very expensive and often pushes students to live outside of the area."
Bridgette Townshend
  • Reviewed: 7/8/2014
  • Degree: Physician Assistant
"Pro- training for family practice, lots of hands on experience, uni sets up rotations, GR is a great community, inclusion of LGBT Con- Not well trained for specialties, lack of racial diversity, little scholarships available, must rely on financial aid"
Zenia Sustaita
  • Reviewed: 5/1/2014
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"I really enjoy the education graduate program things I was very please with. -Faculty response quickly to questions or concerns -Registration was easy and fast - My academic counselor was very professional and new the pathway I was taking. - The professors know their content very well and used different teaching methods. -Professors can be flexible base on your needs and situation The only thing that astonished me and I wish was a bit different was student diversity. In my grad program I was the only minority."
Aubrey List
  • Reviewed: 1/25/2014
  • Degree: Communications (Speech Pathology)
"All of the professors at GVSU seem very helpful and care about the students. They are always willing to help and talk with you. The cost is one of the cons as it is is quite expensive each semester. But overall, I thin GVSU is a great choice for graduate school."
Barry Hall II
  • Reviewed: 1/23/2014
  • Degree: Counseling
"Pros: variety of grad programs, tons of support, location in great area, surrounding areas awesome. Cons: Not many doctoral programs"