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Grand View University
Des Moines, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Grand View University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Des Moines, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math500 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,047
Earnings 5yr: $63,111
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,234
Earnings 5yr: $63,368
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,906
Earnings 5yr: $70,591
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,623
Earnings 5yr: $57,769
Debt: $26,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,010
Earnings 5yr: $58,421
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,126
Earnings 5yr: $56,271
Debt: $27,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,176
Earnings 5yr: $80,108
Debt: $27,375
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,906
Earnings 5yr: $58,107
Debt: $26,485
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,875
Earnings 5yr: $55,780
Debt: $26,921
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,409
Earnings 5yr: $49,602
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,263
Earnings 5yr: $51,137
Debt: $25,973
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,798
Earnings 5yr: $46,059
Debt: $28,200
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,106
Earnings 5yr: $45,288
Debt: $30,750
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,944
Earnings 5yr: $53,635
Debt: $24,574
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,210
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,837
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $79,650
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,440
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,774
In-State Tuition$34,762
Out-of-State Tuition$34,762
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
45%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
61%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,582
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,824
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,097
Est. Monthly Payment
$163/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$65,150
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