Grand View University

Des Moines, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Grand View University

Grand View University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Des Moines, IA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,486 students. The acceptance rate is 99%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $52,824.

99%

Acceptance

$21,774

Net price

1,486

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

99%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,774

Average net price

$34,762

In-state tuition

$34,762

Out-of-state tuition

$13,912

Room & board

$1,296

Books & supplies

$48,522

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

72%

Students with federal loans

$22,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,512

$30–48K

$18,773

$48–75K

$20,254

$75–110K

$23,414

$110K+

$24,601

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business24.6%

Health & Nursing12.7%

Parks & Recreation10.3%

Education9.0%

Psychology8.5%

Criminal Justice4.8%

Humanities4.2%

Biology3.4%

Visual & Performing Arts3.4%

Computer Science2.1%

After Graduation

$52,824

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,582

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,383

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,486

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Hispanic

13%

Black

10%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Campus

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