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Graceland University (IA)

Black Pinpoint 1 University Place | Lamoni, IA | 50140

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Graceland University is a small school with high morals and a family-oriented atmosphere in a small Iowa town (though the School of Nursing is located in Independence, Missouri). Affiliated with the Community of Christ (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), the school promotes closeness, community, acceptance, and growth in all aspects of a college education. Students appreciate the fact that Graceland does not use any teachers assistants and professors take the time to get to know the students and take interest in their success. However, some would prefer a more challenging curriculum. Students agree that the halls are the schools greatest strength; thanks to them, no one is left out and there are always people there if you need help. The one thing I enjoy the most about this school is the relationships I have with my professors, says a sophomore. Most create close bonds with students and really care about your welfare and success. Gracelands very personable administrators take the time to get to know the students as well.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,273
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Acceptance Rate
83%
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Average HS GPA
3.15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 580

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 590

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
890 - 1000

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
No
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
83/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$19,950
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$700
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
6700
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
11000
Approximate Expenses per year
$39,850

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
127
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Terminal Degree
75

Gender

Women
77
Men
50
Minority
7
International
7

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
72/99
Professors
accesible rating
78/99
Academic rating
75/99

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

David Seda

General Manager AI Marketing, Microsoft

Bob Ackerley

Co-Founder and Director, Smith and Associates

Ken McClain

Partner, Humphrey, Farrington & McClain Law Firm

Caitlyn Jenner

Olympic Gold Medalist, Media Personality

Teresa Carpenter

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

Dhurata Hoxha

Minister of Justice, Republic of Kosovo

Dick Resch

Chairman and CEO, KI Furniture

06. Student Body

What students say:

Graceland is close knit and has a wonderful, welcoming community vibe: You can get to know everyone. Of course, that means that everybody knows everything about everybody, but you get used to that. While there are a lot of religious students, there is a high level of tolerance for those who do not fit into the mainstream. The majority of students are outgoing, friendly, [and] very approachable. Graceland does have a very diverse campus with students from over 40 different countries. There are so many different people from all over the world, and its amazing how everyone seems to get along with one another, reports one student. People are so nice and friendly, agrees an international student.

Gender

40% female60% male

Out of State

63% are out
of state37% are
in-state

Students

95% are
full time5% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
910
Foreign Countries Represented
23

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.77%
Asian
0.77%
Black
18.26%
Hispanic
13.20%
Caucasian
44.11%
Unknown
3.52%
International
12.87%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The very beautiful campus has a friendly atmosphere and a strong residence life program. Greek life is nonexistent; instead, a House System promotes an amazing sense of community for all students. Extracurricular activities abound. It is a small school so anyone can get involved with anything. For diversions, Graceland brings a lot of entertainment to campus such as comedians, dances, and hypnotists. Dances, the Wednesday-night movie, [and] sports are popular social activities, and all strictly prohibit drinking, smoking, and drugs. No overnight guests of the opposite sex are allowed in halls, either. Some report that their social life revolves around the one bar in town, while others prefer the less popular [but] fun alcoholand smoke-free club called Choices. Though Lamoni is a small town, students skirt the blues by taking road trips to Des Moines or Kansas City.

Fire safety rating
88%
Quality of life
70%
Students
71%
First-Year Students
98%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Shaw Center

The Helene Center for Visual Arts

Morden Center

Resch Science & Technology Hall

Higdon Administration Building

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Our historic downtown area

Coliseum Movie Theatre

Local restaurants

Scenic bike/walking trails

IA Welcome Center & Amish Country Store

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Eva Yelle
Administrative Assistant for the Vice President for Enrollment & Strategic Growth
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1 University Place Lamoni, IA 50140
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641-784-5196

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday, or as requested

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8 to 5, or as requested
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641-784-5196

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office or the coach
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@graceland.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
as requested

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Required Overnight Policy Agreement

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Airports available in Des Moines, Iowa (75 miles from Graceland) or Kansas City, Missouri (120 miles from Graceland). Jefferson Line Buses daily to Lamoni.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the South: Travel I-35 North to Exit 4 (first exit in Iowa). Turn left off of the exit onto US 69, and drive about 4 to 5 miles. Turn left on Cherry Street. Turn left onto College Avenue, and follow it to the four-way stop. Turn right and follow the road to the main parking lot. Please drive onto Circle Drive and park in a reserved space for visitors. From the North: Travel I-35 South to Exit 4 (last exit in Iowa). Turn right off of the exit onto US 69, and drive about 4 to 5 miles. Turn left on Cherry Street. Turn left onto College Avenue, and follow it to the four-way stop. Turn right and follow the road to the main parking lot. Please drive onto Circle Drive and park in a reserved space for visitors.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Area Motels Near Graceland University Lamoni: Cobblestone Inn & Suites 641-784-4000 Rodeway Inn 641-784-7500 Peppermill Bed & Breakfast (641) 289-1086 Maple Street Bed & Breakfast, 641-784-0300 or 641-840-0993


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Participate in intramural sports
33%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
58%

Men's Sports (Yellowjackets)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Yellowjackets)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Nancy Hoffman
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
43
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
5

12. Student Services

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
No

Green rating

82%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

12%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

74%

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,810
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,704
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,190
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
92%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$47,064
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$25,022
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
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07 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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08 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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09 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics and Statistics.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Sustainability Studies.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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15 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Forensic Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Sociology.
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17 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Music Performance, General.

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