Grand View University
Des Moines, Iowa · Private
Grand View University admitted 98% of 1,665 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 56% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Grand View University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 17, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Grand View University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,876 a year. After grants, students paid $22,296 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Grand View University’s acceptance rate?
Grand View University admitted 98% of applicants: 1,638 of 1,665 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Grand View University’s application deadline?
Grand View University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 17, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
How much is Grand View University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Grand View University have supplemental essays?
No. Grand View University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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