Overview
Grand View University is a 4-year, liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Iowa, Des Moines. GV offers 40 academic programs on their 50-acre urban campus, where students are immersed in the university’s Viking culture. On top of undergraduate options, Grand View also offers graduate programs, teaching endorsements, and pre-professional preparation. With downtown Des Moines so close, students have access to internships, recreational opportunities, and cultural experiences throughout the little-big city.
Acceptance Rate:
98%
Average Net Price:
$19,423
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
1033
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $33,450 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,450 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1248 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
93%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,893
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,630
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,342
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6379
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,630
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,037,428
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,629,023
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,947
Students receiving federal loans
68%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,336
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,940
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1886
Students Applied
97%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
203
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
55%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 1033
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,827
Total Number of Undergrads
1,556
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
51
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
41
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
465
Total Female Athletes
226
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Grand View University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,200
Top 5 Cities
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Omaha
Denver
Kansas City
Top 5 Employers
Wells Fargo
Principal Financial Group
Grand View University
UnityPoint Health
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Education
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI would give Grand View University an excellent rate. They are very helpful in many ways. It has many majors to offer and the major that I was interested in.
Brian from Des Moines, IA
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