Grand View University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Grand View University is a private nonprofit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa with approximately 1,486 undergraduate students enrolled. Grand View University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,774 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $45,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Grand View University is a private liberal arts university in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1896 and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the university enrolls approximately 2,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $21,616 average net price and relatively low median debt of $15,097 are genuinely affordable, and the small campus in Des Moines offers real access to a city with job opportunities. However, a 56% graduation rate is a meaningful red flag — nearly half of students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $45,200 a decade out suggest modest long-term financial returns. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-affiliated environment and have a clear plan to stay on track, but ask hard questions about student support before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,486 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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