Grand View University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5542 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1545 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1462 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #3 of 4 | In Des Moines |
| #5864 of 5,983 | For Biochemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 1,483
- Graduates
- 313
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.grandview.edu
Grand View University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grand View University has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,665 | 714 | 941 |
| Admissions | 1,638 | 700 | 929 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 335 | 181 | 150 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
615 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
274 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1067 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 213 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 165 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 140 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (4%) |
| Asian | 64 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Grand View University is $22,296 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,216 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,268 |
| $48-75K | $19,778 |
| $75-110K | $19,911 |
| $110K+ | $25,025 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,800 | $9,108 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,800 | $9,108 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,800 | $9,108 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $170 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 894 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,942 |
| Room charge | $5,372 |
| Meal charge | $5,570 |
Grand View University majors
Grand View University has granted 387 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 84 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grand View University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 15 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 31 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 28 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |
| Accounting | 19 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | |
| Social Work | 15 | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 12 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 11 | |
| Human Services, General | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | |
| Business Analytics | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Biotechnology | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Photography | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 1 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 387 | 84 |
Grand View University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 48% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grand View University has published 276 scientific papers with 1,228 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | 3 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 | 12 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 | 9 |
| 2007 | 4 | 9 |
| 2008 | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 | 14 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 | 16 |
| 2012 | 7 | 15 |
| 2013 | 11 | 15 |
| 2014 | 10 | 22 |
| 2015 | 7 | 26 |
| 2016 | 11 | 45 |
| 2017 | 12 | 60 |
| 2018 | 33 | 64 |
| 2019 | 22 | 78 |
| 2020 | 41 | 108 |
| 2021 | 14 | 156 |
| 2022 | 20 | 158 |
| 2023 | 16 | 173 |
| 2024 | 17 | 184 |
Notable alumni
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Pat Hoberg
- Occupations
- athlete
- Biography
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Patrick Hoberg is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. In the 2022 World Series he called the first ever “perfect game” by an umpire by not getting a single ball or strike call incorrect. Hoberg was widely regarded as the best ball-strike umpire in MLB.
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Rick Ray
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
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Rick Ray is an American college basketball coach who is an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University. He was formerly the head men's basketball coach at Mississippi State and Southeast Missouri State.
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Brad Zaun
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Bradley Zaun is an Iowa politician who represented the 22nd District, as well as serving the Iowa Senate President pro tempore. He was the Republican nominee for Iowa's 3rd congressional district in the 2010 general election.
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Rick Olson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Rick L. Olson is the Iowa State Representative from the 39th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and received his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Drake University.
General info
| Alternative names | GVU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 275 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 Grandview Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50316 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 214,000 |
| Phone | 5152632800 |