Graceland University-Lamoni

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	676
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Lamoni, Iowa, Graceland University-Lamoni is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

Graceland University-Lamoni is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Graceland University-Lamoni emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Graceland University-Lamoni is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Graceland University-Lamoni do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,920

Cost of attendance at Graceland University-Lamoni in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,920

Cost of attendance at Graceland University-Lamoni in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Graceland University-Lamoni received on average $27,037 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,037

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	123	58%	$5,000	$614,940
Other Federal Grant	124	59%	$6,535	$810,296
State Grant/Scholarships	35	17%	$5,734	$200,704
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	211	100%	$22,245	$4,693,755
Total Grant & Scholarships	211	100%	$27,037	$5,704,755

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Graceland University-Lamoni students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Graceland University-Lamoni students is 47.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.7%.

47.4%

asian 83.3% 5 students
African American 20.0% 9 students
white 55.9% 80 students
unknown 40.0% 4 students
hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 30.4% 14 students
International Students 77.8% 14 students
Mixed Race 46.7% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Graceland University-Lamoni provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Graceland University-Lamoni offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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