Grand View University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Grand View University Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity18
Retention27
Graduation1
Earnings43
Diversity52
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Grand View University
85%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism3%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service9%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Grand View University
92%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Grand View University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$38K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Grand View University
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
61%
Repayment Rate
$249
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 61% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Grand View University
71%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 20% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 46% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Grand View University
95%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Grand View University
1,731
Undergraduates
55%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
125
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Grand View University, IA
American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines
2 miles, S
Mercy College of Health Sciences
2 miles, SW
Drake University
3 miles, SW