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Grand View is located in Des Moines, IA (a medium-sized city). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Grand View is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Grand View has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 380. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Grand View had 1,748 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Grand View offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-States Football Association and Midwest Classic Conference. Grand View offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Grand View University
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 | 114 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 84 | business, marketing, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, human resources |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | elementary school teaching, special ed, reading teaching, secondary teaching, art education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, English, political science, Spanish language |
| Media | 29 | mass communication, public relations, graphic communications, broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Design | 23 | graphic design |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | human services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 14 | biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | art therapy, psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, computer and media applications, computer services management |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 2 | applied mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agricultural management |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | directing |
Number of programs and degrees for Grand View in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 411 | 38 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Grand View had a total enrollment of 1,748 students (1,552 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (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 590 of its 1,552 (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 | 750 | 712 | 95% | 345 | 48% |
| Men | 385 | 364 | 95% | 191 | 52% |
| Women | 365 | 348 | 95% | 154 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 330 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 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 | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| 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 | $ 18,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,554 |
| Room and board | $ 6,164 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $66,907 | 15 | $70,388 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $59,901 | 13 | $59,424 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $52,993 | 26 | $53,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $61,411 | 54 | $59,591 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| 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 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Directing and Theatrical Production
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
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
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
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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