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Grand View University

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Rating

Private

Type

2,197

Students

$29,792

Tuition

96%

Acceptance

#1626

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Des Moines, IA

1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Grand View University is a small private institution located in Des Moines, IA ranked 28th in Iowa. It has a total of 2,034 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 95.87% acceptance rate. Grand View University offers 54 different majors and is best known for its Human Services, Health and Fitness, and Graphic Design programs (respectively ranked 2nd, 4th, and 5th in Iowa). With an annual tuition of $29,792 per year, Grand View University is somewhat moderately costly. 54.28% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. After college, alumni go on to generate approximately $43,200 per year, which is 4% over the national median.
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Cost

$30,508
Above Average

Grand View University

$30,508

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,946

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$27,184

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

96%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Grand View University

96%

National

69%
Sat

920 - 1120

11% of students submit

Admissions Yield

23%

ACT

16 - 22

89% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,034Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

45%

In-state

83%

Female

55%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

16%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8% Business/Commerce, General7% Psychology, General76% Others

9% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8% Business/Commerce, General

7% Psychology, General

76% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

9%

44 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

8%

39 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

37 Graduates

Finance, General

6%

32 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

6%

29 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

25 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

5%

25 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

5%

24 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

5%

23 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors12:112:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

12

Number of Library Books

88,996

Academic Spend per Student

$6,853

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

69%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$37,600/Year

Grand View University

$37,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$37,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$43,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

54%