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Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate98%
Acceptance Rate98%

About Grand View University

Grand View University is a private, religious university in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. Grand View University was founded in 1896. The college enrolls around 1,830 students per year, including 1,556 undergraduates.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Grand View University

It is not difficult to get into Grand View University. The acceptance rate at Grand View University is 98%. Out of 1,886 applications received in 2021, 1,856 students were offered admission.

Grand View University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 98%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 5%

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Grand View University is located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa,.

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College Info

1200 Grandview Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316-1599

Campus Setting: Urban

Grand View University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Grand View University is Aug 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Grand View University is Aug 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Grand View University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

860 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

460 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

450 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1170 and Above

Good

860 to 1170

Avg

860 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Grand View University students is 1049. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Grand View University, while applicants with SAT scores between 860 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 860 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Grand View University.

Grand View University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$45,532

In State

$45,532

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$32,800
$32,800
Fees
$1,700
$1,700
Housing
$11,032
$11,032
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Grand View University is like? There are approximately 1,830 students enrolled at Grand View University, including 1,556 undergraduate students and 274 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 81% percent are from IA and 19% percent of students are from other states.

89%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

81%

In State

19%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,830

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

98%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$34,500

Out-of-State

$34,500

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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