PrivateUrbanGrand View University
GVC
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Grand View University is a private institution in Des Moines with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,824 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,616.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Vikings
History & Fun Facts
- •History Grand View College and Seminary was started in 1896 by members of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- •In 1912, Grand View opened a high school academy department.
- •Instruction at the junior college level began in 1924 and accreditation by the Iowa State Department of Public Instruction came in 1938 following the dissolution of the academy.
- •It gained accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1959.
- •In 1968, the school's theological seminary was relocated to Maywood, Illinois.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
31.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,097
Programs (61)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium