- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,296 a year (2022–23)
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Grand View University reported an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024.
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Grand View University GPA requirements
Grand View University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Grand View University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Grand View University acceptance rate
Grand View University admitted 1,413 of 1,426 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Grand View University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Des Moines, Iowa, with 1,500 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Grand View University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Grand View University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Grand View University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,296 a year at Grand View University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Grand View University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Grand View University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Grand View University?
A lot: Grand View University requires high school GPA. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Grand View University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Grand View University admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Grand View University's acceptance rate?
Grand View University's acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,413 of 1,426 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Grand View University?
Grand View University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Grand View University?
No. Grand View University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Grand View University require an essay?
No. Grand View University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Grand View University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,296 a year at Grand View University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Grand View University consider legacy status?
No. Grand View University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Grand View University?
Yes. Grand View University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Grand View University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Grand View UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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