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Grand View University

country rank  1271
world rank  4100

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University Overview

Founded in 1896, Grand View University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Des Moines (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand View University (GVU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Grand View University (GVU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 129-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Grand View University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Grand View University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Grand View University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Grand View University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym GVU
Founded 1896
Motto
Colours Red and white
Mascot Viktor the Viking
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University Location

Address 1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines
50316 Iowa
United States
Grand View University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Grand View University Phone Number (515) 263 2800
Grand View University Fax Number (515) 263 6095
Other locations

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Recognition and Accreditation

Grand View University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Grand View University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Grand View University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Iowa State Board of Nursing
  • Iowa Department of Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Grand View University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Grand View University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Grand View University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Grand View University's academic range and degree level offering.



Grand View University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Grand View University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Grand View University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Grand View University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Grand View University.



Grand View University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Grand View University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Grand View University Admission Info


Grand View University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Grand View University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is recommended
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Grand View University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Grand View University's Admission Office Admission Office

1200 Grandview Avenue
Des Moines 50316-1599
(515) 2632810
800 444 6083

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Grand View University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Grand View University Size and Profile


Grand View University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Grand View University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Grand View University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Grand View University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Grand View University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Grand View University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Grand View University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Grand View University is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org



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Facilities and Services

Grand View University Facilities


Grand View University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Grand View University's Library
Grand View University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 85,817 physical volumes, 3,836 physical media, 31,563 digital/electronic media and 39 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Grand View University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Grand View University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Grand View University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 894 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Grand View University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Grand View University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Grand View University Services


Grand View University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Grand View University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Grand View University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Grand View University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Grand View University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Grand View University Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Grand View University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Grand View University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


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Free Online Courses

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