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Grand View University

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Des Moines, Iowa 50316

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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
98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,472Students
12:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$52,824Earnings 10yr
$21,616Net Price

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

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Vikings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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