Go Private. Pay Public.
Grand View University is dedicated to making a college education possible for ALL Iowa students. Many families believe a public university is the only affordable choice. Our new public price program means you can attend Grand View and enjoy all the perks of going to a small, private school like smaller classes, a close-knit community and strong relationships with faculty, for a price that is comparable to Iowa’s large public universities.
For Iowa qualifying seniors, your out-of-pocket cost for tuition will not exceed $11,000* (the average cost of the three Iowa public universities) after applying federal and state grants and Grand View scholarships and grants – students often will pay even less!
We believe price shouldn’t get in the way of choosing the school that is the best fit for you. At Grand View, we are focused on meeting your individual needs, making sure you have outstanding student experiences and ensuring your success in college.
*Amounts will adjust each year as tuition rates increase at Iowa's state universities and Grand View.
Minimum Qualifications
- Enroll as a first-year student in Fall 2025
- Be a graduate from ANY Iowa high school
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 30, 2025
- 3.0 high school GPA
- Live on campus
Note: Iowa high school students who earn college credit while in high school are eligible for the program as long as they are enrolling at GVU as a first-time college student.
How it works
Example 1: Students who do not qualify for federal or state financial aid assistance
| Grand View University Tuition (before aid) |
$35,476 |
| GV Scholarships |
-$15,000 |
| Public Price Grant |
-$9,476 |
|
GRAND VIEW Tuition (after aid)
AVERAGE IOWA PUBLIC 4 YEAR Tuition |
$11,000
$11,000 |
Example 2: Students with state assistance only
| Grand View University Tuition (before aid) |
$35,476
|
| GV Scholarships |
-$15,000
|
State Grants
|
-$8,500
|
Public Price Grant
|
-$976
|
|
GRAND VIEW Tuition (after aid)
AVERAGE IOWA PUBLIC 4 YEAR Tuition
|
$11,000
$11,000
|
Example 3: Students with federal and state assistance
Grand View University Tuition (before aid)
|
$35,476
|
GV Scholarships
|
-$15,000
|
Federal Grants
|
-$7,395
|
State Grants
|
-$8,500
|
Public Price Grant
|
-$0
|
|
GRAND VIEW Tuition (after aid)
AVERAGE IOWA PUBLIC 4 YEAR Tuition
|
$4,581
$11,000
|
GV Next
In addition to our public price program, Grand View offers GV Next for those students with the greatest financial need.
Learn More About GV Next