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Central Wyoming College is a public community college located in Riverton, Wyoming. It also operates off-campus sites in Lander, Thermoplis, Jackson, Dubois and at the Wind River Indian Reservation. The college offers two-year associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study and distance learning opportunities. The college operates an FM radio station, known as KCWC-FM.
Central Wyoming College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The teams are nicknamed the Rustlers and compete in Region 9. CWC fields teams in volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball. The campus also includes several student clubs, including the Great Art Group, the Criminal Justice Club, the Science, Math and Engineering Club and the Multicultural Club.
Grand View can be found in Des Moines, IA (a medium-sized city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Grand View is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Grand View offers a wide range of choices in programs of study.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Grand View centered around 420 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Grand View works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,748 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Grand View. The school offers students meal plans. Grand View student athletes compete in Midwest Classic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Grand View College
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
General Phone: (515) 263-2800
http://WWW.GVC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 68 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, driver and safety teaching, health teaching, art education, special ed, reading teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 59 | business, accounting, finance, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 44 | liberal arts and sciences, English, general studies, political science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, art therapy |
| Science | 21 | biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 20 | graphic design |
| Media | 19 | broadcast journalism, graphic communications, mass communication, public relations, journalism, radio and television |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | human services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer services management, computer programming, computer and media applications |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | acting |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand View in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 366 | 33 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Grand View had a total enrollment of 1,748 students (1,503 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Grand View offers campus housing for 556 of its 1,503 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Des Moines, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 399 | 390 | 98% | 171 | 44% |
| Men | 144 | 139 | 97% | 54 | 39% |
| Women | 255 | 251 | 98% | 116 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,752 |
| Room and board | $ 5,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,602 |
Financial Aid:
Grand View participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186700)
Grand View has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $54,337 | 17 | $54,168 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $47,006 | 13 | $47,488 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $43,865 | 25 | $44,018 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $50,116 | 55 | $47,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 90 | 185 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 65 | 99 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Driver and Safety Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grand View Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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