Graceland University

Lamoni, IA

Graceland University

Lamoni, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$36,720

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

60%

male

40%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,880
Declined 379
Total Received 2,259
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Enrollment

902

undergraduate students

293

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1895, Graceland University is a private, church-affiliated, comprehensive university that emphasizes a holistic approach to education, combining academic rigor with spiritual development. It is located on a 170-acre campus in Lamoni, Iowa—75 miles south of Des Moines.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,195
Established in 1895
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

170-acre campus in Lamoni (population 2,267) 75 miles south of Des Moines. Served by bus; air serves Des Moines and Kansas City (118 miles); train serves Osceola (30 miles). School operates transportation to airport for major holidays and at beginning and end of school year.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Graceland University
1 University Place
Lamoni, IA
50140-1698

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
78%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Graceland University Coach LD Weldon trained two athletes to achievement in the Olympic Decathlon: Jack Parker (Bronze, 1936) and Caitlyn Jenner (Gold, 1976).
  • Graceland University graduate Jeff Criswell was offensive tackle for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs over a stretch of 12 years.
  • Graceland University graduate Teresa Carpenter received the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism in 1981. One of her winning stories, published in the Village Voice, was about an institutionalized psychiatric patient who killed his wife on a three-day pass.
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
34%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
31%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,880
Declined 379
Total Received 2,259

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,792

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,220
Housing $4,090
Food $6,450
Additional fees $3,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $48,460
Average Financial Aid - $26,792
Total with Avg. Aid $21,668

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,308,852
State $790,151
Institutional $11,255,595
Other external $257,589
Total $14,612,187

Non-need-based

Federal $27,159
State $4,037
Institutional $1,634,444
Other external $64,318
Total $1,729,958
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 866 472-2352
F: 641 784-5242
myfinancials@graceland.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

dance team, disc golf, indoor soccer, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

dance team, disc golf, indoor soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, glow-in-the-dark capture-the-flag, kickball, soccer, softball, tape ball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Professions
  2. Education
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,195

total students

19%

in-state

81%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

75%

902
students

Female
40%
361

Male
60%
541

25%

293
students

Female
84%
246

Male
16%
47

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

868
students

Female
38%
334

Male
62%
534

4%

34
students

Female
79%
27

Male
21%
7

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
18%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

113

Transfer applicants enrolled

13%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

trimester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
Colombia
Kosovo
Nepal
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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