Safety Score
8.35 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Des Moines, IA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Grand View University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,796-student campus.
- 8.35
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,825
- Rank of 3,050
- #39
- IA rank
- 1,796
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Grand View University reports 8.35 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,825 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 8.35
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,825
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 15
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Grand View University increased from 14 to 15 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesGrand View University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Des Moines, IA, enrolling approximately 1,796 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IA, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,796 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Grand View University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IA averaging 3.12 incidents per 1,000 students, Grand View University reports 168% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2825
See peer comparison
State Rank (IA)
#39
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Grand View University percentile rank 7.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2825 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Grand View University reports 168% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,762
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,762
- Avg Net Price
- $21,774
- Median Debt
- $22,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 45%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 99%
- ACT Average
- 20
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 55%
- Retention Rate
- 70%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,582
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $52,824
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGrand View University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 275% (4 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 32 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 65 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 25 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 49 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 43 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 67 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Grand View University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IA
Grand View University
8.35 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
University of Dubuque
7.24 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
Concord University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 1,795 enrolled
Safety Score 7.24
Concord University
Athens, WV · 1,798 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · 1,793 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO · 1,799 enrolled
Safety Score 8.34
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH · 1,799 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Grand View University nationally (rank #2825), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand View University safe?
Grand View University has a safety score of 8.35 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,825 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Grand View University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Grand View University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IA.
Does Grand View University have fire safety data?
Yes. Grand View University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Grand View University's Safety Profile
Grand View University in Des Moines, IA enrolls 1,796 students and has a safety score of 8.35 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2825 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 14 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Grand View University's 8.35 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Grand View University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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