Graceland University Lamoni

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Lamoni, IA
  • 0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,102
Graceland University Lamoni overview
  • Location Lamoni, Iowa
  • Website graceland.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Remote Rural
  • Religious Affiliation Other (none of the above)
Graceland University Lamoni overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Graceland University is located in the rural community of Lamoni, Iowa, positioned approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines and 100 miles north of Kansas City. Established in 1895 by the Community of Christ church, the institution operates from a main campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings spread across 170 acres in southern Iowa. The private, liberal arts university maintains a connection to its religious heritage while serving students of all faiths, offering undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in education, nursing, business, and performing arts. The residential campus houses most students in traditional dormitories and apartment-style facilities, and competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference as the Yellowjackets at the NAIA level.

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Ratings

Graceland University-Lamoni is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    10 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Graceland University Lamoni within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Graceland University Lamoni admission standards
  • GPA 3.22

Acceptance Rate

80.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 15.5%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$20,950
Costs for Graceland University Lamoni
Fee Cost
Tuition $20,950
Books and Supplies $700
Other Fees $1,000
Room and Board $11,000
Budget for Other Expenses $3,600
Total One Year Cost $37,250
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Student 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 majors at Graceland University Lamoni are Education, Health Professions, and Business. 27% of students major in Education, 21% in Health Professions, and 19% in Business.

  • Education 27%
  • Health Professions 21%
  • Business 19%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 6%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153366.

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Last updated: August 2026