Graceland University is a community dedicated to exceptional higher education. We are grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive
academic needs of the 21st century student.
Founded in 1895, a private, four-year liberal arts university located in Lamoni, Iowa and features state-of-the-art performing arts and fitness facilities.
Graceland University’s main, residential campus is located in Lamoni, Iowa, about an hour south of Des Moines, spanning 170 acres in the rolling hills
of southern Iowa.
The Independence, Missouri campus was established in 1998 and offers online and residential programs in our School of Nursing, the Gleazer School of Education,
the C.H. Sandage School of Business and the Community of Christ Seminary. The Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies administers these programs.
Distinctive Facts & Features
Nationally recognized and award winning nursing program and online master’s program.
State-of-the-art performing arts building.
The “House” System, basic unit of student life, is a unique program based on the principle of inclusion that recognizes the importance of each student
attending the university and celebrates the individuality of each person.
Students from 20 foreign countries and 40 U.S. states attend Graceland on the Lamoni campus.
Sponsored by Community of Christ
Student Profile
Male: 51%
Female: 49%
In-State Students: 27%
Out-of-State Students: 73%
Number of Undergraduate Majors: 31
Pre-professional Programs: 9
Master’s Programs: 3
Doctorate Programs: 1
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration
Nursing
Elementary Education
Cost
Tuition: $30,420
Room & Board: $9,100
Financial Aid Data
Residential students that received aid of any type from any source: 99%
Average Financial Aid Package: $27,405 (Full-time Freshman)
Percent Need Met (Need-based Aid): 81% (Full-time Freshman)
Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1 for all GU undergraduate programs, 14 to 1 for Lamoni campus
Fewer than 20 Students: 62.9%
Fewer than 50 Students: 98.2%
Faculty
Full-time Faculty: 54 faculty members (Lamoni Campus)
Full-time Faculty with PhD/terminal Degree: 83% (Lamoni Campus)
Athletics and Intramural Activities
Athletic Division: NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference
Students Participating in Sports Activities: 66% (All student athletes, student coaches, and student managers)
Co-curricular Activities
Student Clubs and Organizations: 44
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