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Grand Valley State University Women's Wrestling

Welcome to the Grand Valley State University women's wrestling recruiting profile. Grand Valley State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Lakes Valley Conference from Allendale, Michigan. Led by head coach Jake Short, Grand Valley State University pairs a 83% acceptance rate with a 67% graduation rate and a $17,198 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
22
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
25,119
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
83%
State
Michigan
City
Allendale
Address
1 Campus Dr
Staff
Jake Short
Head Coach
(616) 331-3189·View profile
JJ Johnson
Women's Wrestling Volunteer Coach
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Marlynne Deede
Women's Wrestling Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 83% of D2 women's wrestling programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
67%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,840
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$56,118
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 59% of D2 women's wrestling programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$15,502
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,894
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,550
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,198
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$30
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 86% of D2 women's wrestling programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$428,674
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$100,919
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (616) 331-2020

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