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Grand View University
  • 4 Year
  • DES MOINES, IA
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Grand View University
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • DES MOINES, IA
  • 391 reviews
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    Grand View University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    79%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,846 / year
    Poll
    41%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 17 responses
    Poll
    47%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 19 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,378 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 14 responses
    • The bagel place.
      86%
    • Sandwich
      14%
    28%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 25 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 17 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      12%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      65%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      12%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      12%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 21 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 12 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      50%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      17%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      28%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      44%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      6%
    • Not very visible.
      11%
    • We have campus police?
      11%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      18%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      62%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      18%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      3%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 7 responses
    • Sports
      43%
    • Activity Council Activities around the city
      29%
    • Concerts
      29%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 20 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      25%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      25%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      25%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Gv glow
      64%
    • Color run
      18%
    • Halloween
      9%
    • Homecoming
      9%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    81%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 26 responses
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