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Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA · Rural · 798 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is a private liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, values-based education and highly regarded programs in nursing, education, business, and health sciences. The vibrant campus culture is deeply residential, offering a tight-knit, inclusive environment where a majority of students actively participate in NAIA athletics, visual and performing arts, and diverse student organizations. What truly sets Graceland apart is its unique, century-old "House System"—a non-Greek residential structure that automatically places students into close-knit, supportive living communities to foster lifelong friendships, student leadership, and a profound sense of belonging.

Location
Lamoni, IA, 50140 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
100 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,294
Avg net price
$18,504
Room & board
$11,000
Tuition
$20,950
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,875
$30–48k
$16,390
$48–75k
$20,883
$75–110k
$18,345
$110k+
$21,560
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
20

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Essay Requirements

Graceland University-Lamoni accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
55%
Transfer-out rate
8%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,792
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,361
Median debt
$21,212
Monthly loan payment
$225
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,250$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,375
Student Body
Men 59%Women 41%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$49,130
Independent students
31%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
14%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
11%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,792
10 years after entry
$47,361
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing65
Business Administration, Management and Operations48
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Psychology, General17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Criminal Justice and Corrections13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General10
Sociology8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Biology, General5
Economics5
Agricultural Business and Management4
Communication and Media Studies4
Mathematics4
Computer and Information Sciences, General3
English Language and Literature, General3
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Institutional
Endowment
$49M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,885/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,650
Federal loan rate
78%

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