Grand View University is a 4-year, liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Iowa, Des Moines. GV offers 40 academic programs on their 50-acre urban campus, where students are immersed in the university’s Viking culture. On top of undergraduate options, Grand View also offers graduate programs, teaching endorsements, and pre-professional preparation. With downtown Des Moines so close, students have access to internships, recreational opportunities, and cultural experiences throughout the little-big city. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church, GV has several campus ministries, including service projects, outreach, and prayer groups, but the university is welcome to students of all religious and cultural backgrounds.