Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$37,748

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,638
Declined 27
Total Received 1,665
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Enrollment

1,483

undergraduate students

313

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1896, Grand View University is a private, four-year, Lutheran university that is known for its focus on student success and its commitment to service learning. It is located on a 35-acre campus in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,796
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

35-acre campus in Des Moines (population: 215,521); branch campus in Johnston. Served by air and bus; train serves Osceola (35 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Grand View University
1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50316

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
79%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
38%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
9%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,638
Declined 27
Total Received 1,665

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,169

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,450
Housing $5,372
Food $5,570
Additional fees $4,298
Books & supplies $1,248
Total $49,938
Average Financial Aid - $20,169
Total with Avg. Aid $29,769

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,299,869
State $4,447,507
Institutional $11,628,955
Other external $254,410
Total $19,630,741

Non-need-based

Federal $2,976
State $35,391
Institutional $3,333,041
Other external $320,655
Total $3,692,063
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 444-6083
finaid@grandview.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football, powderpuff football, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Analytics yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Clinical/Medical Social Work yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Pre-Physician Assistant yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Selling Skills and Sales Operations yes
Social Work yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Youth Services/Administration yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,796

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,483
students

Female
53%
784

Male
47%
699

17%

313
students

Female
70%
218

Male
30%
95

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,363
students

Female
51%
701

Male
49%
662

8%

120
students

Female
69%
83

Male
31%
37

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

170

Transfer applicants enrolled

11%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Recommended of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: September 1

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Brazil
Denmark
Germany
Italy
Rwanda
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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