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
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.4%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,616
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,097
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (61)
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
8 Years$51,170
10 Years$52,824
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,900
Men
$50,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Vikings
History & Fun Facts
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)