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Grand Valley State University

  • LocationAllendale, MI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 22,269 students
Official website

Grand Valley State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

St. Luke University Parish, at 10144 42nd Avenue in Georgetown Township, describes itself as the Catholic church for students at Grand Valley State University and runs the campus ministry with FOCUS missionaries and a pastor. The parish posts Mass on Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and three times on Sunday, plus weekly confession and Tuesday evening adoration. Listed student programs include small-group Bible studies, a Thursday night gathering, fall and spring retreats, and the SEEK conference.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Tuesday–Friday5:30 PMSt. Luke University Parish
  • Saturday5:00 PMSt. Luke University Parish
  • Sunday8:30 AMSt. Luke University Parish
  • Sunday10:30 AMSt. Luke University Parish
  • Sunday5:00 PMSt. Luke University Parish

Confession 3

  • Tuesday–Friday5:00 PMSt. Luke University Parish · Runs 5:00 to 5:30 PM; other times by appointment through the parish office.
  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Luke University Parish · Runs 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
  • Saturday9:00 AMSt. Luke University Parish · Runs 9:00 to 9:30 AM.

Adoration 1

  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Luke University Parish · Every three weeks, the second half of Tuesday adoration is student-led praise and worship. Runs 6:00 to 9:00 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
    “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
    “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
    “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
    “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
    Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
    “CONFESSION TUES-FRIDAY: 5-5:30PM TUESDAY: 6-9PM SATURDAY: 9-9:30AM”
    Confession is scheduled weekly on several days, or by appointment through the parish office.
    “CONFESSION TUES-FRIDAY: 5-5:30PM TUESDAY: 6-9PM SATURDAY: 9-9:30AM”
    Confession is scheduled weekly on several days, or by appointment through the parish office.
    “CONFESSION TUES-FRIDAY: 5-5:30PM TUESDAY: 6-9PM SATURDAY: 9-9:30AM”
    Confession is scheduled weekly on several days, or by appointment through the parish office.
    “EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TUESDAY: 6-9PM”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Grand Valley State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Luke University Parish: 0.7 mi1St. Luke University Parish (Laker Catholic campus ministry): 0.7 miGrand Valley State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Luke University Parish — 0.7 mi · 10144 42nd Avenue, Allendale

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

83 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Young Adult | Diocese of Grand Rapidsgrdiocese.org/ministries/young-adult · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry Aquinas College Grand Rapids Ferris State University Big Rapids GVSU Allendale Hope College Holland”
      The Diocese of Grand Rapids lists a campus ministry for GVSU in Allendale in its young adult ministry listing.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Luke’s is home to hundreds of Catholic college students at Grand Valley State University. Swing down to the south end of campus to find ABUNDANCE in authentic community, dynamic events, and life-giving prayer!”
      St. Luke University Parish serves Catholic students at Grand Valley State University and describes its location as the south end of campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The parish church is the ministry's home. The parish says it is at the south end of campus, while the published address is in Georgetown Township.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Luke’s is home to hundreds of Catholic college students at Grand Valley State University. Swing down to the south end of campus to find ABUNDANCE in authentic community, dynamic events, and life-giving prayer!”
      St. Luke University Parish serves Catholic students at Grand Valley State University and describes its location as the south end of campus.
    2. St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Luke’s exists as a missionary outpost to college students at Grand Valley State University, that every student at GVSU, and every person in the Allendale area, would be brought to know Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church.”
      The parish describes itself as a missionary outpost to GVSU college students.
      “St. Luke’s is a home for college students to study, pray, & relax. Come enjoy our space!”
      The parish describes a space at its church where college students can study, pray, and relax.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The pastor, Fr. Rob Mulderink, is named on the staff page with the Mass schedule. The page does not present a priest as the campus chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Staff | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FR. ROB MULDERINK PASTOR frrob@stlukegvsu.org”
      Fr. Rob Mulderink is the pastor of St. Luke University Parish.
    2. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
      Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Mass is listed Tuesday through Friday (four weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
      Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM and three Sunday Masses (8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM) at the parish that is the campus ministry center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
      Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is scheduled Tuesday through Friday, Tuesday evening, and Saturday morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSION TUES-FRIDAY: 5-5:30PM TUESDAY: 6-9PM SATURDAY: 9-9:30AM”
      Confession is scheduled weekly on several days, or by appointment through the parish office.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS campus team and the Laker Catholic small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Get connected with our our team of FOCUS Missionaries (left to right: Justin, Abbey, Katrina, Ryan) to hear more about what Laker Catholic could give you TODAY! WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU! Contact the FOCUS team at focus@stlukegvsu.org”
      A FOCUS missionary team serves Catholic students through the campus ministry, reachable at focus@stlukegvsu.org.
      “Small group bible studies cultivate friendships while diving deep into the scriptures. There are LOTS of bible study groups throughout the week, click below to join a group!”
      The campus ministry runs several small-group Bible studies during the week.
    2. SEEK Conference | January 1-5 | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/news-events/seek-conference-january-1-5-wf57c · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The conference is hosted by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) - the national organization that gives us our missionaries every year.”
      The parish's SEEK notice states that FOCUS hosts SEEK and supplies the campus missionaries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats (fall, spring, SEEK) and small-group Bible studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every year brings a FALL RETREAT (October), SPRING RETREAT (March), and SEEK CONFERENCE (January).”
      The campus ministry offers a fall retreat, a spring retreat, and the SEEK conference each year.
      “Small group bible studies cultivate friendships while diving deep into the scriptures. There are LOTS of bible study groups throughout the week, click below to join a group!”
      The campus ministry runs several small-group Bible studies during the week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 6 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is posted on four weekdays, on Saturday, and three times on Sunday at the parish that serves as the campus ministry center.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “MASS SUNDAY: 8:30AM | 10:30AM | 5PM SATURDAY: 5PM TUES-FRIDAY: 5:30PM”
      Mass is offered Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 PM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM.
  • Confession is posted weekly, including Tuesday evening with adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Times | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CONFESSION TUES-FRIDAY: 5-5:30PM TUESDAY: 6-9PM SATURDAY: 9-9:30AM”
      Confession is scheduled weekly on several days, or by appointment through the parish office.
      “EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TUESDAY: 6-9PM”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM.
  • The campus ministry lists small-group Bible studies, a weekly Thursday gathering, and fall, spring, and SEEK retreats.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Small group bible studies cultivate friendships while diving deep into the scriptures. There are LOTS of bible study groups throughout the week, click below to join a group!”
      The campus ministry runs several small-group Bible studies during the week.
      “Every Thursday night from 8-10pm St. Luke’s is the place to be! You’ll never fail to find DOZENS of fun-loving & faith-seeking college students swarming to the Church, eager to pray, play, and hear the good news together!”
      The campus ministry hosts a weekly Thursday night gathering for college students.
      “Every year brings a FALL RETREAT (October), SPRING RETREAT (March), and SEEK CONFERENCE (January).”
      The campus ministry offers a fall retreat, a spring retreat, and the SEEK conference each year.

Concerns

  • The parish page does not present a priest as the campus chaplain; the pastor is listed as the parish priest.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Staff | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FR. ROB MULDERINK PASTOR frrob@stlukegvsu.org”
      Fr. Rob Mulderink is the pastor of St. Luke University Parish.

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The Catholic center

St. Luke University Parish (Laker Catholic campus ministry)

  • Address: 10144 42nd Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428
  • Distance from campus: 0.7 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: church, study and prayer space for college students (per the parish's homepage)

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Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

  • SEEK conferenceOff campus
    January
    Five-day national Catholic conference hosted by FOCUS; the parish coordinates college-student participation.
    stlukegvsu.org, stlukegvsu.org
  • Fall and spring retreats
    October and March
    Campus ministry retreats held each fall and spring.
    stlukegvsu.org

Faith formation 1

  • Small-group Bible studies
    Throughout the week
    Small group Bible studies for students, with a sign-up form on the campus ministry page.
    stlukegvsu.org

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Glory to Glory adoration nights
    Every three weeks, Tuesday evenings
    Student-led praise and worship during Tuesday night Eucharistic adoration.
    stlukegvsu.org

Social life 1

  • Laker Catholic Nights
    Thursdays 8-10 PM
    Weekly evening at St. Luke's for college students to pray, play, and hear the good news together.
    stlukegvsu.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Luke’s is home to hundreds of Catholic college students at Grand Valley State University. Swing down to the south end of campus to find ABUNDANCE in authentic community, dynamic events, and life-giving prayer!”
    St. Luke University Parish serves Catholic students at Grand Valley State University and describes its location as the south end of campus.
    “St. Luke’s is home to hundreds of Catholic college students at Grand Valley State University. Swing down to the south end of campus to find ABUNDANCE in authentic community, dynamic events, and life-giving prayer!”
    St. Luke University Parish serves Catholic students at Grand Valley State University and describes its location as the south end of campus.
  2. Young Adult | Diocese of Grand Rapidsgrdiocese.org/ministries/young-adult · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry Aquinas College Grand Rapids Ferris State University Big Rapids GVSU Allendale Hope College Holland”
    The Diocese of Grand Rapids lists a campus ministry for GVSU in Allendale in its young adult ministry listing.
  3. St. Luke University Parishstlukegvsu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “St. Luke’s exists as a missionary outpost to college students at Grand Valley State University, that every student at GVSU, and every person in the Allendale area, would be brought to know Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church.”
    The parish describes itself as a missionary outpost to GVSU college students.
    “COME FIND US! 10144 42nd Ave, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428”
    The parish's published street address is 10144 42nd Avenue, Georgetown Township, MI 49428.
    “St. Luke’s is a home for college students to study, pray, & relax. Come enjoy our space!”
    The parish describes a space at its church where college students can study, pray, and relax.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
69 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,074 · ACT 26
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,704

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
19,243
Total students22,269
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,317
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,367
Median federal debt at graduation$24,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,118
Admission rate83%
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1074
SAT reading & writing480–600
SAT math460–590
ACT composite22–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 63 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Grand Rapids

The Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, Bishop of Grand Rapids

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Andrew

Source: grdiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is Grand Valley State University a Catholic college?
No. Grand Valley State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Luke University Parish Campus Ministry (Laker Catholic).
What is Grand Valley State University’s Catholic Life Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Grand Valley State University?
Mass is listed at St. Luke University Parish. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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