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History at Grand Valley State University

20 Bachelor's Degrees
#225 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.

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History Degrees Available at GVSU

GVSU History Rankings

The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 221
Best History Schools 225

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from GVSU Cost?

$14,978 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

GVSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,978 $21,154
Books and Supplies $780 $780
On Campus Room and Board $11,142 $11,142
On Campus Other Expenses $2,477 $2,477

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GVSU History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from GVSU. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does GVSU Offer an Online BA in History?

Online degrees for the GVSU history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.

History Student Diversity at GVSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Grand Valley State University.

History Majors

History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
History 72

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Sciences 277
Communication & Journalism 266
English Language & Literature 163
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 95
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 47

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