Overview

Grand View University is a Comprehensive institution located in Des Moines, IA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines, IA  50316-1599
United States

Contact Mr. Ryan Thompson
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@grandview.edu
Phone: 515-263-2810
Fax: 515-263-2974

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Sports Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,886

Applied

1,856

Accepted

1,556

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,107

Females Applied

1,093

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

779

Males Applied

763

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.39

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	September 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	September 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	516	450	580
SAT Math	533	460	600
ACT Composite	20	17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,800

Private

Fees

1,700

Full-time student fees

11,032

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

234,276

Avg. Financial Aid Package

47,160

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,170

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

23,723

Avg. Loan Aid

102,261

Avg. Grant Aid

120,895

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

93%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,556

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.56%
Black or African American	9.57%
White or Caucasian	60%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	3.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	3.93%
Other	8.13%

Gender

Male (45.95%)

Female (54.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Nursing Student Association, Art Club, Science Club, Education Club and Business Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
night security patrols

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf	No
Riflery	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Riflery	No
Soccer
Softball	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No

Faculty

186

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 89

Part-time - 97

Male - 113

Female - 17

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