Home
Colleges
Grand View University
Academics

Grand View University
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at Grand View University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
46%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Grand View has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Grand View University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Grand View's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Grand View University:

68%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Grand View University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
17
21.8
26.6
31.4
36.2
41

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biotechnology 1
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Accounting 19
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 9
  • Finance, General 9
  • Management Information Systems, General 4
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 13
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
  • Sports Communication 0
  • Broadcast Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 6
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 11
  • Pre-Physician Assistant 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 16
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 28
  • General Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business Analytics 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 23
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
  • Human Services, General 10
  • Human Services, General 10
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 10
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 4
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 1
  • Photography 1

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service