Grand View University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Grand View University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,830 students enrolled. This school was established in 1896 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Grand View University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

At Grand View University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
49
Grand View University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Education, Accounting and Finance, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Grand View University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (below Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Grand View University is below average: 56%. About 34% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Grand View University is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $31,500 annually. The additional fees at Grand View University not covered by tuition are approximately $800; which totals $32,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Grand View University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,886 applications were submitted and 1,856 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

Grand View University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Grand View University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Grand View University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Grand View University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Grand View University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,200 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Grand View University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Grand View University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Grand View University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Grand View University
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, Iowa
50316, USA
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