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Grand View College (GVC)

  • 1200 Grandview Ave
  • Des Moines, IA 50316
  • OPEID College Code: 00186700
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  • General Phone: (515) 263-2800
  • President: Kent L. Henning
  • Website: WWW.GVC.EDU
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,748
  • College Alias: GVC
  • College Mascot: Vikings
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants144255399
Number Granted Admission (%)139 (97%)251 (98%)390 (98%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)54 (39%)116 (46%)170 (44%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam95%
ACT ® Exam16295%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410540
SAT ® Math420530
SAT ® Writing440520
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1622
ACT ® Math1723
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving84%38%62%100%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,276$3,282$3,751$6,792
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.2%3.8%4.4%
Number in Default202321
Number in Repayment896595476
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$17,752$16,890$16,060
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,752$16,890$16,060
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,870$5,596$5,422
Other Expenses$2,602$2,602$2,602
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$27,024$25,888$24,884
Out of State$27,024$25,888$24,884
Off Campus
In-State$18,552$17,690$16,860
Out of State$18,552$17,690$16,860
Off Campus with Family
In-State$18,552$17,690$16,860
Out of State$18,552$17,690$16,860
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences--21
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--9
Business, Commerce1-44
Finance--4
Marketing and Marketing Management--1
Real Estate3--
 
Communication Technology
Graphic Communications--4
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism--5
Journalism--2
Public Relations--3
Radio and Television--1
Media Studies--4
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming--2
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other--1
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other--2
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--5
Driver and Safety Teacher Education7--
Elementary Education--23
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--2
Health Teacher Education5--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2--
Reading Teacher Education4--
Secondary Education--16
Special Education and Teaching4--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--10
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Art Therapy6--
Nursing--87
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-26
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies--20
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--3
 
Psychology
Psychology--15
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--18
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--8
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management8--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies--20
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government--6
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting--1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other--1
Graphic Design--20
Music--1
Photography--1
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,748
    • Undergraduate: 1,748
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 559 Female: 1,189
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 559 Female: 1,189
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,345 Part-Time: 403
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,345 Part-Time: 403
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien130.7%
American Indian40.2%
Black885%
Asian473%
Hispanic432%
White1,31975%
Unknown23413%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18150.9%
Ages 18-1931618%
Ages 20-2147227%
Ages 22-2434520%
Ages 25-2923413%
Ages 30-341096%
Ages 35-39935%
Ages 40-49955%
Ages 50-65553%
Age Over 65140.8%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees318202116
Faculty Status1748886
Tenured Faculty4242-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1748886
Primarily Instruction1748886
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1717-
Other Professionals916427
Technical and/or Paraprofessional36333
Clerical And Secretarial24213
Service and/or Maintenance55-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,778 (88)$50,116 (33)$47,976 (55)
Professor$54,253 (34)$54,337 (17)$54,168 (17)
Associate Professor$47,291 (22)$47,006 (9)$47,488 (13)
Assistant Professor$43,985 (32)$43,865 (7)$44,018 (25)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,778 (88)$50,116 (33)$47,976 (55)
Professor$54,253 (34)$54,337 (17)$54,168 (17)
Associate Professor$47,291 (22)$47,006 (9)$47,488 (13)
Assistant Professor$43,985 (32)$43,865 (7)$44,018 (25)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$619,643$308,039$311,604
Ratio (%)100%50%50%
 
Participants
All Athletes232108124
Unduplicated Athletes219103116
Baseball2929-
Basketball341717
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)352015
Golf25169
Soccer582632
Softball27-27
Volleyball24-24
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,808$27,302
Assistant Coaches-$3,484$2,893
 
Coaches
All Coaches391623
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Golf633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students39%
 
By Gender
Male31%
Female42%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
American Indian-
Black13%
Asian67%
Hispanic-
White40%
Unknown33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less28%
5 Years37%
6 Years39%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary817
Vehicle Theft1-
Residence Hall
Burglary16
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