Graceland University-Lamoni

What's special

• At Graceland University, every student is assigned to a residential house starting in their first year and remains a member of that house through graduation.

  Source: Graceland University Student Life: House Social System

Written by us from the linked sources and checked against them on November 5, 2026. Programs and policies change, so confirm details with the school.

Getting in

Admit rate

81%About 8 in 10 applicants get in.Source: College Scorecard

Test policy

Test-blindScores are not considered, even if you send them.Source: College Scorecard

SAT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

ACT (middle 50%)

Not reportedSource: College Scorecard

What it really costs

Most families pay less than the sticker price. Net price is what's left after grants and scholarships.

Average net price

$19,899full-time first-years who got grant aidSource: College Scorecard

Total cost of attendance

$36,250sticker price incl. housing, per yearSource: College Scorecard

Tuition

$22,040Source: College Scorecard

After you enroll

Graduation rate

43%first-time, full-time students finishing within 6 yearsSource: College Scorecard

Came back for year two

55%full-time first-year studentsSource: College Scorecard

Median earnings

$53,97910 years after starting, for students who got federal aidSource: College Scorecard

Median debt at graduation

$21,628federal loans, students who finishedSource: College Scorecard

Students

Undergraduates

798Source: College Scorecard

Receive Pell grants

53%a sign of economic diversitySource: College Scorecard

First-generation students

38%parents didn't go beyond high schoolSource: College Scorecard

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