by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 268 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $35,767. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $30,275 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at GVSU is $253 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from GVSU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Grand Valley State University.
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