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#10 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

Graceland University Lamoni

Lamoni, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

1,237
Graceland University Lamoni overview
Location Lamoni, Iowa
Online graceland.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Rural
Religious Affiliation Other (none of the above)
Graceland University Lamoni overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Graceland University-Lamoni, chartered in 1895 and affiliated with the Community of Christ, is a private liberal arts university nestled in the rural town of Lamoni, Iowa, approximately 120 miles south of Des Moines. The university's campus is characterized by its historic and modern architecture, including the distinctive Higdon Administration Building, and provides on-campus housing options to foster an immersive educational environment. Academically, Graceland is known for its School of Nursing and offers a range of undergraduate programs, with education and business-related majors among the more popular choices. Graceland maintains a moderately selective admissions process. While not widely recognized for its athletics, the university competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference with its teams known as the Yellowjackets.

In the most recent statistical year 2,011 prospective students applied, and 1,498 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 202 enrolled in the school.  976 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 261 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $31,250 plus fees of $720. Graceland University-Lamoni is ranked 648 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Graceland University-Lamoni is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Graceland University Lamoni overview
SAT 880/1120
ACT 16/24
GPA 3.22

Applications Accepted

74.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,250
Costs for Graceland University Lamoni
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,440
Other Fees$720
Room and Board $10,100
Budget for Other Expenses$3,340
Total One Year Cost$46,850

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Graceland University Lamoni students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 27%
Health Professions 21%
Business 19%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024