1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50316-1599
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Where Your Success CountsOn a vibrant campus in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa – a metropolitan area of approximately 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 Metro 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 14:1 and an average class size of 15, Grand View offers you personal attention no matter which of the College’s 30 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 activities. Whether you want to play soccer, help run 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 College is also one of the best values in the Midwest – recognized 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, from baseball to basketball, golf, soccer and competitive dance. A 100% job placement rate, every year for the past ten years, 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. Every Spring, 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 College, you matter in a very personal way.