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Grand View University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Grand View University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,65,264Out-of-state
Students
1,486Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Grand View University is a private liberal arts university in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1896 and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the university enrolls approximately 2,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 98.38%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 98.4% (1,638/1,665; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,886
Offered a place 1,856
Enrolled 331

17.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite860-1170
4001600
ACT composite17-23
136

What a year costs

₹46,93,782 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,65,264
  • Housing₹13,06,782
  • Books & supplies₹1,21,736
Sticker price ₹46,93,782
After aid (average) ₹20,45,275

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,65,264
Out-of-state ₹32,65,264

Average aid awarded: ₹17,94,289 a year.

Outcomes and support

70.2%
Retention
54%
Graduation
81%
Get financial aid
22%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 53.8%
Hispanic 12.7%
Unknown 11%
African American 9.6%
Multiracial 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.09%
Total Applicants1886
Admitted Applicants1856
Enrolled Applicants331
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %860
SAT Composite 75th %1170
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,65,264
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,65,264
Average Housing Cost₹13,06,782
Books & Supplies₹1,21,736
Average Net Price₹20,45,275
Students Receiving Aid81%
Average Aid Awarded₹17,94,289
Out-of-State Students22%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.62%
Asian4.17%
Hispanic12.72%
White53.84%
Multiracial4.71%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%
International3.3%
Unknown Race11.04%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate53.99%
Retention Rate70.15%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1486

Contact

Street Address1200 Grandview Ave
ZIP Code50316
Phone(515) 263-2810
Websitehttps://www.grandview.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/