Allendale, MI · Public university · Town (fringe)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $13,952 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $19,856 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,140 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $756 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $25,379 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,545 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $9,834 less than the sticker price — about 39% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (271), Football (141), Baseball (42), Wrestling (41), Swimming & Diving (35), Basketball (17), Golf (10), Tennis (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (180), Swimming & Diving (35), Lacrosse (31), Soccer (30), Wrestling (22), Basketball (21), Softball (21), Volleyball (18), Tennis (10), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | GLIAC |
| Head softball coach | Dana Callihan |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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