GVSU SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 960–1210 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1090, based on recent admissions data for Grand Valley State University
• 75th Percentile: Around 1210, meaning 25% of admitted students at GVSU score above this mark

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are currently optional for admission to Grand Valley State University due to test-optional policies implemented in recent years.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold at GVSU.
• Grand Valley State University practices superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered for placement or credit but do not replace SAT/ACT in the admissions process at GVSU.
• Applicants are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of 1100 or higher to be competitive for admission to Grand Valley State University.