Graceland University

Graceland University is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Lamoni, Iowa. Graceland University was founded in 1895 and now enrolls around 1,520 students a year, including 962 undergrads. Graceland University offers housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Graceland University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Graceland University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Graceland University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Graceland University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Graceland University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Graceland University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Graceland University on the Student Life page.

2021 Graceland University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term)
Overall Acceptance Rate	68%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%
Tuition	$31,250

Is Graceland University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Graceland University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Graceland University Acceptance Rate 2021

The acceptance rate at Graceland University is 68%. Out of 2,528 applications received in 2021, 1,723 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Graceland University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Graceland University, around 70% return for their sophomore year. Graceland University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 41%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Graceland University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Graceland University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Graceland University meets 63.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Graceland University full-time are awarded $24,480 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $45,066 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Graceland University. Based on this information, how does Graceland University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Graceland University a good school for you?

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Where is Graceland University Located?

Graceland University is located in the rural setting of Lamoni, Iowa, less than an hour from Des Moines.

If you want to see Graceland University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Lamoni, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Graceland University and Lamoni are like without leaving home.

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