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Grand View University
Des Moines,
IA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate98%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
860 - 1170
Math SAT Range
460 - 600
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
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 Time11%
Part Time81%
In State19%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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