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Graceland University-Lamoni

Graceland University-Lamoni is a private nonprofit university in a remote rural area with 902 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Lamoni, Iowa · Private nonprofit · Rural, remote · 902 students

NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$18,504

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

42%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

64%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,361

10 years after entry

Students

902

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,875
$30,001–48,000$16,390
$48,001–75,000$20,883
$75,001–110,000$18,345
Over $110,000$21,560

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreGraceland University-Lamoni courseCredits
Calculus AB312/1/2022 11/30/2028 MATH15104 credits
Calculus BC312/1/2022 11/30/2028 MATH1510 & MATH15208 credits
Biology311/1/2021 10/31/2027 BIOL00004 credits
Chemistry311/1/2021 10/31/2027 CHEM00004 credits
Physics 133/1/2024 2/28/2029 PHYS14104 credits
English Language and Composition312/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL11003 credits
English Literature and Composition312/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL11003 credits
Psychology33/1/2024 2/28/2029 PSYC13003 credits
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB312/1/2022 11/30/2028 MATH15104 credits
Calculus BC312/1/2022 11/30/2028 MATH1510 & MATH15208 credits
Biology311/1/2021 10/31/2027 BIOL00004 credits
Biology411/1/2021 10/31/2027 BIOL15004 credits
Chemistry311/1/2021 10/31/2027 CHEM00004 credits
Chemistry411/1/2021 10/31/2027 CHEM14104 credits
Physics 133/1/2024 2/28/2029 PHYS14104 credits
English Language and Composition312/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL11003 credits
English Language and Composition412/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL1100 & ENGL21106 credits
English Literature and Composition312/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL11003 credits
English Literature and Composition412/1/2020 11/30/2026 ENGL1100 & ENGL00406 credits
Psychology33/1/2024 2/28/2029 PSYC13003 credits
Statistics33/1/2024 2/28/2029 MATH00303 credits
Computer Science A33/1/2024 2/28/2029 CSIT20103 credits
Macroeconomics31/1/2026 12/31/2031 ECON13003 credits
Microeconomics31/1/2026 12/31/2031 ECON13203 credits
World History: Modern45/1/2020 11/30/2028 HIST13206 credits
Environmental Science312/1/2020 11/30/2026 BIOL12003 credits
European History312/1/2022 11/30/2028 HIST00003 credits
European History412/1/2022 11/30/2028 HIST00006 credits
Human Geography31/1/2026 12/31/2031 GEOG00003 credits
Spanish Language and Culture311/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN1410 & SPAN14206 credits
Spanish Language and Culture411/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN1410 & SPAN1420 & SPAN00009 credits
Spanish Language and Culture511/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN1410, SPAN1420 & SPAN00012 credits
Computer Science Principles311/1/2024 10/31/2027 CSIT11003 credits
Art History33/1/2024 2/28/2029 ARTS00003 credits
Art History43/1/2024 2/28/2029 ARTS00006 credits
Music Theory33/1/2024 2/28/2029 MUSC00003 credits
Music Theory436/1/2024 2/28/2029 MUSC00006 credits
African American Studies312/1/2022 11/30/2028 HIST12003 credits
Art, 2D Design412/1/2020 11/30/2026 ARTS12103 credits
Art, 3D Design412/1/2020 11/30/2026 ARTS12203 credits
Business with Personal Finance31/1/2026 12/31/2031 BUAD11003 credits
Business with Personal Finance41/1/2026 12/31/2031 BUAD1100 & BUAD14006 credits
Comparative Government and Politics312/1/2020 11/30/2026 POLS00003 credits
Cybersecurity (Career Kickstart)31/1/2026 12/31/2031 CSIT22203 credits
Drawing312/1/2020 11/30/2026 ARTS12303 credits
French Language and Culture311/1/2021 10/31/2027 MFLG00006 credits
French Language and Culture411/1/2021 10/31/2027 MFLG00009 credits
French Language and Culture511/1/2021 10/31/2027 MFLG000012 credits
German Language and Culture311/1/2021 10/31/2027 MFLG00006 credits
Latin311/1/2021 10/31/2027 MFLG00408 credits
Physics 2 - Algebra Based33/1/2024 2/28/2029 PHYS14204 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism33/1/2024 2/28/2029 PHYS14204 credits
Physics C: Mechanics33/1/2024 2/28/2029 PHYS14104 credits
Precalculus312/1/2022 11/30/2028 MATH15004 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture311/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN2310 & SPAN00006 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture411/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN2310 & SPAN00009 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture511/1/2021 10/31/2027 SPAN2310 & SPAN000012 credits
U.S History312/1/2022 11/30/2028 HIST24103 credits
U.S History412/1/2022 11/30/2028 HIST2410 & HIST24206 credits
U.S. Government and Politics312/1/2020 11/30/2026 POLS13003 credits

Source: pubdocs.graceland.edu · checked September 23, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse63
Business Administration and Management24
Elementary Education and Teaching16
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences11
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10
Psychology9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7
Show the other 16 majors
Computer and Information Sciences6
Accounting5
Music Performance5
Art/Art Studies5
Biology/Biological Sciences4
History3
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other2
Mathematics2
English Language and Literature2
Agricultural Business and Management1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1
Sustainability Studies1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1
Economics1
Sociology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rodeo, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rodeo, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Des Moines International (DSM)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.7 of 20

Elevation

1,123 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

14°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

26.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

27 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$750 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

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