Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitRural
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Graceland University-Lamoni is a private institution in Lamoni with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 901 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,361 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,975.
Established
1895
Motto
Prudens futuri
Mascot
Sting
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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83%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
901Students
14:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$47,361Earnings 10yr
$15,975Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Graceland University-Lamoni Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,220
Room & Board$10,540
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$46,850
Average Net Price$15,975
Median Debt at Graduation$21,212
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,414
$30–48K$15,979
$48–75K$14,173
$75–110K$17,970
$110K+$19,613
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$15,975
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,209
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (54)
Student Body
Undergrads
901
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%
Race & Ethnicity
White 44%
Black 19%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 13%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.3%
Freshman Retention64.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$40,792
8 Years$45,190
10 Years$47,361
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,900
Men
$45,100
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from IA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
110 mi(191 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
241 mi(418 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
303 mi(525 min)