Overview
Student Population
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Online | grandview.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,810 prospective students applied, and 1,756 were granted admission. Of those admitted 294 enrolled in the school. 1,576 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 298 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $29,076 plus fees of $716. Grand View University is ranked 752 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Grand View University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Grand View University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#752 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#448 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1120 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $836 |
| Other Fees | $716 |
| Room and Board | $9,920 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,448 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153375 IPEDS survey data for Grand View University.
Current students may use the Grand View University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.