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Grand View University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Des Moines, IAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

This private university in Des Moines enrolls about 1,800 students and admits nearly all applicants. Business and marketing degrees comprise nearly a quarter of degrees awarded, followed by health professions. After accounting for financial aid, the average net price is $20,236 annually. The six-year graduation rate is 54%, and graduates earn a median of $52,824 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
99.1%
Enrollment
1,827
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
54%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$18,512
family income
$30–48k
$18,773
family income
$48–75k
$20,254
family income
$75–110k
$23,414
family income
$110k+
$24,601
family income
45% receive Pell grants
72% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Grand View University graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
23.7%
Health Professions
13.7%
Parks & Recreation
13.4%
Psychology
9.7%
Humanities
6.6%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$52,824
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,582
Completion
54%
Retention
70%
Median debt
$22,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Grand View University?

Grand View University has an acceptance rate of 99.1%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Grand View University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,512 per year, rising to $24,601 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.