Overview

Students who major in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Grand Valley State University may choose a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. A major requires completion of at least 30 credits.

Why Study Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Grand Valley?

Explore the study of feminism, activism, and gender and its global impact.
Prepare for careers in leadership, social services, and politics.
Develop a commitment to community through internships, service learning, and volunteering.
Actively engage in individual and collaborative research projects with impact on culture and society.
Make an immediate impact on your community through the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity, Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, and Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Programme Structure

Students take courses covering a variety of topics, including:

Applied feminist activism
Community and social change
Critical media studies
Feminist and queer histories
Global feminisms
Women and health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies International Development View 413 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school courses completed
Cumulative grade point average
Standardized test scores
Grade point trend

Rank in class

The middle 50 percent of admitted freshmen students scored between:

3.4 and 3.9 high school grade point average
21 and 26 ACT
1050-1240 SAT

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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