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Graceland University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Graceland University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
80.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹19,67,875Out-of-state
Students
798Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Graceland University is a private university with campuses in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Missouri, United States. The university offers degree completion and master's degree programs. It also offers undergraduate and graduate programs online. The university was founded in 1895. Graceland was established by, and is affiliated with, Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church).
Graceland's main campus in Lamoni offers over 50 academic programs, including 9 preprofessional programs and 35 undergraduate majors. The residential campus also offers 18 varsity sports, campus-wide activities, and intramural sports.
The Independence campus offers graduate and undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing and the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education. The campus is also home to programs in the Community of Christ Seminary.

Admissions planning estimate

80.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 45.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.22%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.2% (1,880/2,259; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

81 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,346
Offered a place 1,088
Enrolled 169

15.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1100
4001600
ACT composite17-23
136

What a year costs

₹30,66,880 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹19,67,875
  • Housing₹10,33,252
  • Books & supplies₹65,752
Sticker price ₹30,66,880
After aid (average) ₹17,38,118

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹19,67,875
Out-of-state ₹19,67,875

Average aid awarded: ₹16,95,942 a year.

Outcomes and support

55%
Retention
42%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
83%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 44.9%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic 14.4%
Multiracial 6.1%
Unknown 1.6%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native American 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate80.83%
Total Applicants1346
Admitted Applicants1088
Enrolled Applicants169
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1100
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹19,67,875
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,67,875
Average Housing Cost₹10,33,252
Books & Supplies₹65,752
Average Net Price₹17,38,118
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹16,95,942
Out-of-State Students83%

Student Body Diversity

African American20.18%
Asian0.75%
Hispanic14.41%
White44.86%
Multiracial6.14%
Native American0.13%
Pacific Islander1.38%
International10.53%
Unknown Race1.63%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate41.95%
Retention Rate55.04%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates798

Contact

Street Address1 University Pl
ZIP Code50140
Phone(641) 784-5196
Websitehttps://www.graceland.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/