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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Des Moines, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
4
Housing Buildings
Life in Des Moines for Grand View University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Des Moines.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,100
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
47
Public Transit
DART Bus System
Nearest Airports
Des Moines International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
50.2°F
Avg Snowfall
36.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Grand View Student Center
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center
Hours not specified in current sources; typically open during regular campus hours.
Dave Sisam Arena
Hours not specified in current sources; varies by athletic events and team schedules.
Grand View Library
Hours not listed in current search results; typically follows standard academic library hours.
Student Health Center
Hours not specified in current sources; generally open during regular business hours.
Campus Services (Mail & Printing)
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon; Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Athletic Facilities (Lou Yacinich Stadium, Richard O. Jacobson Field, Cownie Soccer Complex, Duke Williams Stadium)
Hours vary by facility and event schedule.
Parking and Transit
Parking option 1
Parking option 2
Campus News
Latest updates from Grand View University
No Current Active Emergency Alerts or Weather Advisories
As of October 18, 2025, there are no active emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories reported for Grand View University. The GV Alert System remains operational and will notify the campus community immediately in the event of an emergency, campus closure, or severe weather situation.
Safety Notice
No current active emergency alerts.
Grand View University Reports Record Enrollment Growth for Fall 2025
Grand View University announced historic enrollment growth for Fall 2025.
Oct 6, 2025
World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Catherine Bertini to Speak at Grand View University
Dr. Catherine Bertini will deliver the 2025 Laureate Lecture.
Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Michael LaGier Joins Global Research Effort on Antibiotic Resistance
Biology Professor Dr. Michael LaGier has joined the NSF-funded PARE project.
Oct 17, 2025
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Grand View University
World Food Prize Laureate Lecture: Dr. Catherine Bertini
October 23, 2025 at 11:00
Speed Lyceum
Dr. Catherine Bertini, former Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme and 2003 World Food Prize recipient, will deliver a lecture titled 'To End Hunger: Gender is Not a Dirty Word' as part of the Global View series.
Business Career Fair
October 7, 2025 at 14:30
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Grand View University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.
Apartments
Knudsen Hall
Room types: single, double, triple
Nielsen Hall
Room types: single, double
Suites
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@grandview.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 8, 2026
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