PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Grand View University

Also known as: GVC

📍 Des Moines, Iowa🏛️ Urban Setting👥 1,486 Undergrads🔗 www.grandview.edu

Overview

Grand View University is an small private non-profit research university in Des Moines, Iowa. It enrolls about 1,486 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 99%. Graduates earn a median of $52,824 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

99%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$21,774

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

54%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,824

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$34,762

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,762

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$48,522

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$21,774

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$18,512
$30,001 – $48,000	$18,773
$48,001 – $75,000	$20,254
$75,001 – $110,000	$23,414
$110,001 +	$24,601

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

71.5%

Academics & Programs

Grand View University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

23.6%

Health Professions

13.7%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

13.4%

Psychology

9.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

6.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.4%

Public Administration & Social Services

5.4%

Education

4.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

54%

On-Time (4yr)

45%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$47,582

8 years

$51,170

10 years

$52,824

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

40.0%

White

59.8%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

53.8%

Black or African American

9.6%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic / Latino

12.7%

Two or more races

4.7%

International

3.3%

Gender

Women

54.7%

Men

45.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand View University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 99%.

How much does Grand View University cost?

In-state tuition is $34,762, and out-of-state is $34,762. Average net price after financial aid is $21,774.

What is Grand View University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness.

What's the graduation rate at Grand View University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.