Grand View University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1546 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1462 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #3 of 4 | In Des Moines |
| #5150 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 1,556
- Graduates
- 271
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 | 1,886 | 779 | 1,107 |
| Admissions | 1,856 | 763 | 1,093 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 330 | 151 | 179 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
549 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
258 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 | 1120 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 189 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 164 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 156 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 71 (4%) |
| Asian | 60 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 58 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Grand View University is $20,236 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 | $18,695 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,602 |
| $48-75K | $19,016 |
| $75-110K | $20,212 |
| $110K+ | $24,232 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,418 | $8,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,418 | $8,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,418 | $8,730 |
| 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 | $10,408 |
| Room charge | $5,202 |
| Meal charge | $5,206 |
Grand View University majors
Grand View University has granted 401 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 66 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Grand View University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 28 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 26 | |
| Education, General | 25 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | |
| Accounting | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 16 | |
| Social Work | 16 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 12 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |
| Human Services, General | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |
| Business Analytics | 2 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |
| Biotechnology | 1 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Sports Communication | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 401 | 66 |
Grand View University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 43% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Grand View University has published 196 scientific papers with 989 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 | 20 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 |
| 2008 | 2 | 29 |
| 2009 | 3 | 35 |
| 2010 | 9 | 28 |
| 2011 | 4 | 29 |
| 2012 | 7 | 31 |
| 2013 | 11 | 28 |
| 2014 | 8 | 37 |
| 2015 | 6 | 31 |
| 2016 | 7 | 47 |
| 2017 | 8 | 20 |
| 2018 | 21 | 58 |
| 2019 | 12 | 59 |
| 2020 | 19 | 90 |
| 2021 | 12 | 110 |
| 2022 | 18 | 128 |
| 2023 | 12 | 121 |
Notable alumni
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Pat Hoberg
- Occupations
- athlete
- Biography
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Patrick Hoberg is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire.
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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 the University of Colorado. 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 State Senator representing the 22nd District as well as 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 | 276 |
| 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 |