Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,532
Graduate Enrollment: 196
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.55%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 61.4%
Black: 9.9%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 3.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Black: 9.9%
Hispanic: 10.4%
Asian: 3.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 3.7%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,358
In-State tuition: $30,864Out-of-State tuition: $30,864
Estimated books and supplies: $848 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,520 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,940 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,428 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,940 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,852 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,048 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $35,224 |
| $30k-48k | $35,184 |
| $48k-75k | $39,428 |
| $75k-110k | $40,304 |
| $110k+ | $37,094 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 39%6-year graduation rate: 51%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,279 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,058 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,949 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $27,000 | $274 | $40,960 ($3,413) | $44,928 ($3,744) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | $63,004 ($5,250) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $27,000 | $286 | $59,602 ($4,967) | $55,063 ($4,589) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 39 | $27,000 | $231 | $45,445 ($3,787) | $51,189 ($4,266) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $27,000 | $262 | $51,091 ($4,258) | $59,575 ($4,965) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 32 | $27,000 | $242 | $46,825 ($3,902) | $56,567 ($4,714) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 18 | $27,375 | $235 | $43,686 ($3,641) | $63,128 ($5,261) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 23 | $27,000 | $233 | $42,768 ($3,564) | $53,969 ($4,497) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | $44,816 ($3,735) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 24 | $25,973 | $239 | $45,838 ($3,820) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $26,000 | $246 | $37,768 ($3,147) | $48,797 ($4,066) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 43 | $26,921 | $244 | $33,704 ($2,809) | $49,457 ($4,121) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 37 | $28,200 | $252 | $30,752 ($2,563) | $39,150 ($3,263) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 25 | $26,485 | $265 | $41,501 ($3,458) | $52,195 ($4,350) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 18 | $30,750 | $257 | $34,019 ($2,835) | $42,481 ($3,540) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $25,837 | $196 | $33,824 ($2,819) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 18 | $24,574 | $228 | $33,200 ($2,767) | $51,741 ($4,312) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,641Full time faculty: 44%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,172,472 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $32,963,416 (2022)