International applicants · 2026–27
Grand View University: what international applicants need
Des Moines, Iowa
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Grand View University's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Grand View University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 17, 2027.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
What is Grand View University's acceptance rate?
99.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Grand View University admitted 1,413 of its 1,426 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Grand View University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
It depends. Grand View University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Regular Decision deadline (July 17, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
How much is Grand View University's application fee for international students?
Grand View University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Grand View University accept?
Grand View University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does Grand View University require?
Grand View University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Grand View University require the Common App personal essay?
No. Grand View University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Grand View University have?
49 of Grand View University's 1,500 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.3%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Grand View University cost for international students?
Grand View University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $34,762, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,912. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $54,440 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionJuly 17, 2027
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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