Grand View University

Grand View University
Former names
Grand View College and Seminary (1896–1924)
Grand View Junior College (1924–1975)
Grand View College (1975–2008)
TypePrivate liberal arts university
Established1896; 128 years ago (1896)
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Academic affiliations
NAICU, CIC
Endowment$26.2 million (2020)[1]
PresidentRachelle Keck
ProvostCarl Moses
Academic staff
90
Students1,886 (Spring 2020)[2]
Undergraduates1,761 (Spring 2020)
Postgraduates125 (Spring 2020)
Location
Des Moines
,
Iowa
,
United States

41°37′14″N 93°36′15″W / 41.620546°N 93.604279°W / 41.620546; -93.604279
CampusUrban
Colors   
Red & White
NicknameVikings
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – HAAC
NACE
MascotViktor the Viking
Websitewww.grandview.edu
The Humphrey Center is the oldest building at Grand View and houses the university's administration.

Grand View University is a private liberal arts university in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1896 and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the university enrolls approximately 2,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[3]

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "College Navigator - Grand View University".
  3. ^ "Higher Learning Commission". www.ncahlc.org. Retrieved 2019-02-02.