Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a public four-year institution located in Allendale, MI, in a small town setting. With a total enrollment of 24,603 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger institutions in Michigan. The university reports a completion rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 77% (IPEDS 2023), with a quality score of 60.17 out of 100.

Grand Valley State offers a strong selection of health sciences and technology programs. Nursing students can pursue Registered Nursing at both the associate and bachelor's levels. The university also provides bachelor's-level programs in Physician Associate/Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Medical Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapist, and Athletic Training. Associate-level options include Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, with the cybersecurity program also available at the bachelor's level.

Allendale sits approximately 15 miles west of Grand Rapids, providing students with a campus-town atmosphere and access to west Michigan's employment market. As a large public university, Grand Valley State combines the resources of a comprehensive institution with focused professional programs in healthcare and technology.