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Grand View can be found in Des Moines, Iowa (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 Post-Baccalaureate certificate is the highest degree at the school.
Grand View offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in media.
Grand View does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 400 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 500, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Grand View works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,759 students were enrolled in the school.
Grand View offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Midwest Classic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Grand View College
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
General Phone: (515) 263-2800
Admissions Phone: (515) 263-2810
Financial Aid Phone: (515) 263-2820
http://WWW.GVC.EDU
Grand View awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 65 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, art education |
| Media | 28 | mass communication, broadcast journalism, journalism, graphic communications, radio and television |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 22 | graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology, art therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | human services |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | health service and sciences |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand View in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 360 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Grand View had a total enrollment of 1,759 students (1,521 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 89% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 88 % |
Grand View offers campus housing for 452 of its 1,521 (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 | 442 | 421 | 95% | 221 | 52% |
| Men | 163 | 151 | 93% | 71 | 47% |
| Women | 279 | 270 | 97% | 150 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (515) 263-2810
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,060 |
| Room and board | $ 5,422 |
| Room charge | $ 2,808 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,856 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (515) 263-2820
Grand View has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $46,711 | 15 | $46,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $41,903 | 7 | $41,247 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $37,964 | 26 | $37,060 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $42,193 | 48 | $40,770 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| Basketball | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 18 | 28 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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