Grand View University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5598 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1551 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1465 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #3 of 4 | In Des Moines |
| #5885 of 6,018 | For Biochemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,500
- Graduates
- 356
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.grandview.edu
Grand View University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Grand View University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% 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 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,426 | 569 | 855 |
| Admissions | 1,413 | 562 | 849 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 291 | 119 | 172 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
808 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
279 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 | 1057 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 214 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 203 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 163 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (5%) |
| Asian | 69 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Grand View University is $22,319 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 | $18,512 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,773 |
| $48-75K | $20,254 |
| $75-110K | $23,414 |
| $110K+ | $24,601 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,112 | $9,380 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,112 | $9,380 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,112 | $9,380 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $170 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $170 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 838 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,732 |
| Room charge | $5,546 |
| Meal charge | $7,186 |
Grand View University majors
Grand View University has granted 350 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 108 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grand View University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 34 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Education, General | 25 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 23 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | |
| Social Work | 15 | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | 9 |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |
| Accounting | 13 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 8 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | |
| Business Analytics | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 5 | |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 3 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Biotechnology | 1 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 350 | 108 |
Grand View University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 45% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grand View University has published 281 scientific papers with 1,364 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 174 |
| 2024 | 17 | 190 |
| 2025 | 7 | 169 |
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. Hoberg was the home plate umpire for Game 2 of the 2022 World Series, during which he did not make a single incorrect ball or strike call. This accomplishment, characterized as a "perfect game" for an umpire, was the first such game since MLB began tracking pitch locations using Statcast in 2015. 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 | 281 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 Grandview Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50316 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 214,000 |
| Phone | 5152632800 |