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Grand View University

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Location: Grand View University

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Des Moines, Iowa 50316

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitUrbanSports culture

Known for business — close-knit campus

Grand View University is a private institution in Des Moines with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,824 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,616.

Established

1896

Mascot

Viktor the Viking

Type

Private liberal arts university

Conference

National Association of

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98%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,472Students

12:1Student:Faculty

56%Grad Rate

$52,824Earnings 10yr

$21,616Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,450

Room & Board$12,880

Books & Supplies$1,248

Total Cost of Attendance$46,188

Average Net Price$21,616

Median Debt at Graduation$22,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,216

$30–48K$20,268

$48–75K$19,778

$75–110K$19,911

$110K+$25,025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,097

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,472

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Black 10%

Hispanic 12%

Asian 4%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.8%

Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,582

10 Years$52,824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Vikings

Wrestling wonWrestling championshipGolfGolf championshipVolleyballVolleyball national

History & Fun Facts

•History Grand View College and Seminary was started in 1896 by members of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
•In 1912, Grand View opened a high school academy department.
•Instruction at the junior college level began in 1924 and accreditation by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction came in 1938 following the dissolution of the academy.
•It gained accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1959.
•In 1968, the school's theological seminary was relocated to Maywood, Illinois.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

182 mi(315 min)

Minneapolispop. 430K

233 mi(404 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

274 mi(475 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City171 mi

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul226 mi

STL St Louis262 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

New York, NY1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

Hartford, CT1077 mi · ~31h 7m drive

Providence, RI1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Albany, NY1017 mi · ~29h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Rochester, NY822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Buffalo, NY757 mi · ~21h 52m drive

Philadelphia, PA969 mi · ~28h drive

Pittsburgh, PA713 mi · ~20h 36m drive

Harrisburg, PA876 mi · ~25h 18m drive

Newark, NJ1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

Washington, DC892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Baltimore, MD906 mi · ~26h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Charlotte, NC818 mi · ~23h 38m drive

Raleigh, NC900 mi · ~26h drive

Miami, FL1336 mi · ~38h 36m drive

Orlando, FL1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive

Tampa, FL1134 mi · ~32h 46m drive

Nashville, TN526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

New Orleans, LA830 mi · ~23h 59m drive

Richmond, VA904 mi · ~26h 7m drive

Chicago, IL308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Detroit, MI544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Minneapolis, MN233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

St. Louis, MO274 mi · ~7h 55m drive

Kansas City, MO182 mi · ~5h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Columbus, OH566 mi · ~16h 21m drive

Cleveland, OH615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Milwaukee, WI307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Dallas, TX636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Houston, TX825 mi · ~23h 50m drive

Austin, TX818 mi · ~23h 38m drive

San Antonio, TX886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Los Angeles, CA1437 mi · ~41h 31m drive

San Francisco, CA1547 mi · ~44h 41m drive

San Diego, CA1429 mi · ~41h 17m drive

Seattle, WA1463 mi · ~42h 16m drive

Portland, OR1472 mi · ~42h 31m drive

Denver, CO610 mi · ~17h 37m drive

Phoenix, AZ1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Salt Lake City, UT951 mi · ~27h 28m drive

Honolulu, HI3942 mi · ~113h 53m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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