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Grand View University
Grand View College is now Crand View University and is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was established in 1896. It became Grand View University on November 6, 2008. It also has another campus in Johnston, Iowa. As of 2008, the university offers more than 35 majors and several certificate programs. GV also has approximately 88 full-time faculty members and 85 part-time faculty members.
GV is home to a number of Greek Letter Organizations such as Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Phi Eta Sigma, Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Mu Gamma, and Phi Beta Lambda. The university also has many student clubs including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Education Club, Grand View Council on International Relations, Students in Free Enterprise, and Psychology Club.
GV competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Vikings.
Campus Location1200 Grandview Ave The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 411 | 38 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 9 |
| < 1 year certificate | 25 | 6 |
| Associate | 1 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,748 in 2007-2008 (1,552 full-time equivalent).
About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 18,554 |
| Room and board | $ 6,164 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid: Grand View participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| 1 | Coker College | Hartsville, SC | 1,197 |
| 2 | Notre Dame de Namur University | Belmont, CA | 1,491 |
| 3 | Barton College | Wilson, NC | 1,130 |
| 4 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | 1,628 |
| 5 | Hannibal-Lagrange College | Hannibal, MO | 1,184 |
| 6 | Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | 899 |
| 7 | Brewton-Parker College | Mount Vernon, GA | 1,034 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | 1,275 |
| 9 | Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, NC | 1,253 |
| 10 | Doane College | Crete, NE | 921 |
Admissions (2008-2009)
Applicants Admitted Men 95% Women 95% All 95%
SAT Test Scores:SAT Middle 50% Verbal 380-500 Math 390-510 Writing 330-460
Faculty
Tenure (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 39 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 28 |
Housing and Meals
Grand View provides on-campus housing for 590 of its 1,552 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Midwest Classic Conference), baseball (Midwest Classic Conference), and track (Midwest Classic Conference).
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 95 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .
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Highlights
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Grand View University Highlights
- Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics:
- Faculty tenure system.
- Library on-campus.
- Campus housing available.
- Student meal (board) plan.
- Study abroad option.
- Distance learning available.
- Weekend study option.
- Part-time classes available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
- Broadcast Journalism
- Graphic Communications
- 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
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
Selected Careers of Interest
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- Accountants And Auditors
- Detectives And Criminal Investigators
- Elementary School Teachers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- Graphic Designers
- Human Service Assistants
- Insurance Underwriters
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Market Research Analysts
- Medical And Public Health Social Workers
- Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Middle School Teachers
- Police And Sheriffs Patrol Officers
- Preschool And Elementary School Special Education Teachers
- Product Sales Representatives
- Public Relations Specialists
- Registered Nurses
- Secondary School Teachers
- Social Service Managers
- Substance Abuse And Behavioral Counselors
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