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Grand View University
Grand View University
DES MOINES, IA . 4 Year 3.6
#1888 in Best Colleges in America
1200 GRANDVIEW AVE DES MOINES, IA 50316

Overview

Grand View University, established in 1896 in Des Moines, Iowa, is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Known for its strong business, nursing, and education programs, it emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and community engagement. With small class sizes and a supportive environment, Grand View prepares students for purposeful careers and lifelong growth.

Rankings

  • 225

    #225 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 1888

    #1888 in Best Colleges in America

  • 304

    #304 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 225 of 1,363
  • Best College Athletics in America 304 of 1,344
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 380 of 828

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B Value
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • A Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    51 Graduates
  • Business
    39 Graduates
  • Psychology
    35 Graduates
  • Finance
    33 Graduates
  • Accounting
    26 Graduates
  • Human Services
    26 Graduates
  • Marketing
    26 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    24 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    23 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    23 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    920-1080
  • ACT Range
    17-22
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,330
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,399 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    162
  • Undergrads Over 25
    17%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes
    61%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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