College Search

Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA · Rural · 798 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$18,504
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$47,361
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
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 & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$20,950
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$39,847
Average net price$18,504
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$20,950
Housing & food (on campus)$11,000
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$39,847
Average net price$18,504
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.graceland.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Graceland University-Lamoni’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$22,000
Fees$1,200
Housing$4,700
Food$6,900
Books & supplies$700
Personal expenses$2,700
Transportation$1,575
Total published by the school$39,847
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,875
$30–48k
$16,390
$48–75k
$20,883
$75–110k
$18,345
$110k+
$21,560
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
55%
Transferred
8%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
46% graduated · 7% transferred · 47% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,792
10 yrs after entry$47,361
Debt
Median at graduation$21,212
Monthly payment$225
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$26k
90th percentile$32,375
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

Wondering if Graceland University-Lamoni is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If Graceland University-Lamoni asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
49%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$49,130
Independent
31%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
14%
Black
20%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
11%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,792
After 10 yrs
$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
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$49M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,885/mo
Teaching spend
$11,650
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

Wondering if Graceland University-Lamoni is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search