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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:

73%
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:

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business Administration and Management, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
20.8
23.44
26.08
28.72
31.36
34

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
  • Biotechnology 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Accounting 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Finance, General 11
  • Finance, General 9
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8
  • Management Information Systems, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 3
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 34
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 9
  • Pre-Physician Assistant 4
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 1
History
  • History, General 1
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 15
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3
  • Pre-Law Studies 3
  • Pre-Law Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 23
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business Analytics 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 31
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Public Administration 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Graphic Design 1
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