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Grand View University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 894
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Grand View University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Grand View University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Grand View University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Grand View University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Grand View University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Grand View University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,864

Cost of attendance at Grand View University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,864

Cost of attendance at Grand View University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Grand View University received on average $21,330 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,330
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 118 40% $4,671 $551,167
Other Federal Grant 153 52% $3,791 $580,081
State Grant/Scholarships 137 47% $5,945 $814,430
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 293 100% $16,570 $4,855,136
Total Grant & Scholarships 293 100% $21,330 $6,249,647

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Grand View University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Grand View University students is 50.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.5%.

50.8%

  • asian 85.7% 6 students
  • African American 25.0% 4 students
  • white 53.1% 111 students
  • hispanic 43.8% 7 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Grand View University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Grand View University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)