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Grand View College

1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

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The Humphrey Center is the oldest building at Grand View College and houses the college's administration.
The Humphrey Center is the oldest building at Grand View College and houses the college's administration.
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Grand View College School Description

Grand View engages, equips, and empowers students to fulfill their ambitions and to serve society. Believing that each person possesses natural strengths and developing abilities which can lead to a full and satisfying life, Grand View admits and educates students who represent a wide range of ages, achievements, and expectations. Committed to the development of the whole person - mind, body and spirit - and to preparing students for responsible citizenship in their communities and in a diverse and changing world.

Grand View is a four-year liberal arts school affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Founded more than 100 years ago, Grand View offers a high-quality education to a diverse student body in a career-oriented, liberal arts–grounded curriculum at two campus locations in greater Des Moines. Grand View welcomes traditional students and adult learners representing a wide range of religious and cultural backgrounds.

At Grand View, students find a winning combination of high-quality programs, experienced professors, and caring individuals. With 1,900 students and an average class size of 14, students get to know their professors and other students well. They learn independence and seek responsibility in Grand View's educational environment. Learning is an interactive process at Grand View—students engage in lively discussions, work on real-world projects, and participate in career-related work experiences.

Grand View offers 36 undergraduate majors, nine certificate programs, two post-baccalaureate certificates and five pre-professional preparation programs. There are eight undergraduate majors that offer more than one area of emphasis. Grand View's School of Graduate Studies offers the MS in Innovative Leadership, with tracks in business, education and nursing.

Grand View has 100 full-time faculty members and 85 part-time faculty members; forty percent hold terminal degrees. All classes are taught by professors; no graduate or teaching assistants instruct Grand View classes.

Grand View is located in Des Moines, with a metropolitan area exceeding half a million people in central Iowa. Des Moines is the state capital and serves as the communications hub for Iowa. Nationally recognized organizations that have their corporate offices in Des Moines include Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.; the Principal Financial Group; Meredith Corporation; and The Des Moines Register.

Grand View's campus is in the heart of Des Moines—and as part of the Grand View community - students are not limited by the confines of a small school or small town. On a given day, students can catch an Iowa Cubs professional baseball doubleheader, head down to the Court Avenue district for great food and nightlife, or take in a concert at the Civic Center.

A thriving arts program in Des Moines features the Des Moines Metro Opera, Ballet Iowa, the Des Moines Symphony, the Des Moines Art Center, annual Des Moines Art Festival and the Des Moines Playhouse.

Des Moines features four distinct and beautiful seasons. Except for few months of bundle-up, see-your-breath weather, the climate is ideal for outdoor activities. Grand View students can take advantage of terrific recreational opportunities, including several golf courses, Saylorville Lake, and many city parks and state forests. Easily accessible from Interstates 35 and 80, Grand View is 4 hours from Minneapolis, 6 hours from Chicago, and 3 hours from Kansas City.

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Grand View College

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Grand View University is a four-year, liberal-arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Founded in 1896, the college is located in Des Moines, Iowa. As of 2008, it offers 36 majors, 7 certificate programs, 2 post-baccalaureate certificates and 5 pre-professional preparation programs and hosts 1,900 undergraduate students.

On November 6, 2008, Grand View announced that it will be changing its name from Grand View College to Grand View University to better reflect the institution's "key strategic initiatives" and as an effort to shed the perception that Grand View is still a two-year college. The name will be phased in, beginning immediately with the university's website.

Mission statement

Grand View engages, equips, and empowers students to fulfill their ambitions and to serve society. Believing that each person possesses natural strengths and developing abilities which can lead to a full and satisfying life, Grand View admits and educates students who represent a wide range of ages, achievements, and expectations. Committed to the development of the whole person – mind, body and spirit – and to preparing students for responsible citizenship in their communities and in a diverse and changing world, Grand View:

  • Believes that learning is a collaborative process where friendly interaction is the norm.
  • Offers quality programs which expect intellectual growth of students.
  • Integrates liberal arts education with career preparation in an urban learning environment.
  • Affirms Christian faith and ethics as a vision for life, a vision that enhances the respect that its graduates have for the diversity and dignity of all people, for relating to others and for continuing the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Informed by its Danish Lutheran heritage, Grand View is a School for Life.

Campus traditions

"Bud the Bird"

What used to be the symbolic entrance into White Eagle gas stations is now something Grand View students have long called “Bud the Bird.”

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,759
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,752
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Grand View College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Grand View College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 69%
Men 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
Other 22%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Iowa 91%
Kansas 1%
Minnesota 1%
New Hampshire 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 37%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Midwest Classic Conference)
Baseball (Midwest Classic Conference)
Track (Midwest Classic Conference)

Grand View College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 17,752    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 17,382    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 320    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,152 31%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,588 55%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,423 97%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,148 81%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

Grand View College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 98% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 5%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 420
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 540, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • The Humphrey Center is the oldest building at Grand View College and houses the college's administration.
    The Humphrey Center is the oldest building at Grand View College and houses the college's administration. [source]
  • Bud Jr. is unveiled by staff at the dedication ceremony of Bud's Place on October 1, 2005.
    Bud Jr. is unveiled by staff at the dedication ceremony of Bud's Place on October 1, 2005. [source]
  • Old Main (now the Humphrey Center) circa 1900.
    Old Main (now the Humphrey Center) circa 1900. [source]
  • Grand View Vikings logo
    Grand View Vikings logo [source]
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