Grand View University

Grand View University is on a 25-acre campus in an urban setting in Des Moines, Iowa. There are many activities and organizations for Grand View University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Grand View University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Grand View University has a thriving Nursing Student Association. In fact, more students participate in Nursing Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Grand View University include Art Club, Science Club, Education Club and Business Club.

Grand View University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming.

Grand View University Housing

Grand View University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Grand View University students live off campus. In 2021, 50% of undergrads at Grand View University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 50% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Grand View University. There are 895 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,757 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 855 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Grand View University offers coed housing and .

Safety at Grand View University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Grand View University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Grand View University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Grand View University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Grand View University has night security patrols.

Plan a Visit to Grand View University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Grand View University, take Interstate 80/35 to Des Moines, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Grand View University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour