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

46%

male

54%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,856
Declined 30
Total Received 1,886
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Private

1,556

undergraduate students

271

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 1,827
Established in 1896
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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

Not Selective

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,856
Declined 30
Total Received 1,886

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
Secondary School Record
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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

$19,536

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 - $19,536
Total with Avg. Aid $30,402

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
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Analytics yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General 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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work 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

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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

1,827

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

1,556
students

Female
54%
841

Male
46%
715

15%

271
students

Female
68%
184

Male
32%
87

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

1,390
students

Female
53%
742

Male
47%
648

11%

166
students

Female
60%
99

Male
40%
67

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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
10%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required 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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