Do the View.
On a vibrant campus in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa — a metropolitan area of exceeding half a million people — Grand View students find all the advantages of a small Lutheran college and all the benefits of an active, growing city.

Leadership and Learning
Academic, campus, and cultural opportunities are plentiful, as are internships with some of the country’s most interesting, dynamic organizations. Working with companies such as Pioneer and Meredith Corporation, as well as cultural organizations like the Des Moines Arts Festival, ranked 5th in the nation, Grand View students learn, excel and lead.

Rich Campus Life with a Personal Touch
With a faculty/student ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 14, Grand View offers you personal attention no matter which of the University’s 36 undergraduate majors you choose. Students from 27 states and 14 countries contribute to a diverse mix of perspectives, as does a varied program of athletics and student activities. Whether you want to play soccer, work for Grand View’s television station, or get involved in theatre and the arts, there’s something to engage your mind, body and spirit.

Value
Grand View University is also one of the best values in the Midwest — recognized for academic quality for a reasonable price, with financial aid opportunities for most students. We offer athletic scholarships for both men and women in most sports.  For a decade and a half, nearly 100% of Grand View graduates have found job placement, which confirms the value our graduates give to employers as well.

Heritage
Founded in 1896 by Danish Lutheran immigrants, Grand View continues to embrace and celebrate its traditions of lifelong learning.  Studenterfest — a combined student and alumni festival — brings together the traditions of the past and the vitality of the present for fun, spirituality and cross-generational learning. At Grand View University, you matter in a very personal way.