More selective than 43% of Iowa colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,294. College Scorecard.
Higher than 10% of Iowa colleges we cover and 28% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 10% of Iowa colleges we cover and 32% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Graceland University-Lamoni acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,259 applicants, Graceland University-Lamoni admitted 1,880 and 240 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Graceland University-Lamoni tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Graceland University-Lamoni costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Graceland University-Lamoni took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Iowa. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,875 | $67,469 | 6.3 years |
| $30–48k | $16,390 | $69,658 | 6.5 years |
| $48–75k | $20,883 | $88,753 | 8.3 years |
| $75–110k | $18,345 | $77,966 | 7.3 years |
| $110k+ | $21,560 | $91,630 | 8.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($47,361) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,700 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Graceland University-Lamoni majors, earnings & careers
Graceland University-Lamoni offers 36 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at Graceland University-Lamoni
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,619 | $30,754 |
| Business Administration | $62,485 | $25,791 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $45,814 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,390 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 36 majors
- Accounting—
- Agricultural Business—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$62,485
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$40,390
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$45,814
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Nursing$80,619
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies—
- Psychology—
- Social Work—
- Sociology—
- Software and Media Applications—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations—
- Statistics—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Lamoni
2 bedrooms $927.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 41 inches of rain a year, 27 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Decatur County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Decatur County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Graceland University-Lamoni with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Iowa by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceland University-Lamoni | 81% | $18,504 | 42% | $47,361 | This school |
| University of Dubuque | 89% | $23,386 | 40% | $51,190 | |
| Mount Mercy University | 83% | $20,168 | 58% | $60,787 | |
| Cornell College | 80% | $23,634 | 62% | $53,460 | |
| Morningside University | 71% | $31,320 | 50% | $55,494 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Graceland University-Lamoni would cost you $4,882 less per year than University of Dubuque, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Graceland University-Lamoni, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$21,145).
- University of Dubuque gives aided families $630 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Iowa resident | Graceland University-Lamoni | University of Dubuque | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $20,950 | $42,095 | −$21,145 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,540 | $11,470 | −$930 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $1,700 | +$1,800 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | +$12,104 | −$2,659 | +$14,763 |
| Sticker price | $48,294 | $53,806 | −$5,512 |
| Average grants | −$29,790 | −$30,420 | +$630 |
| You pay | $18,504 | $23,386 | −$4,882 |
“+” means Graceland University-Lamoni costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Graceland University-Lamoni
What is the Graceland University-Lamoni acceptance rate?
Graceland University-Lamoni accepts 81% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,880 of 2,259 applicants were admitted.
How much does Graceland University-Lamoni cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $48,294 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,504 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,875 and families earning $110k+ pay $21,560.
How much do Graceland University-Lamoni graduates earn?
Former Graceland University-Lamoni students earn a median $47,361 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Graceland University-Lamoni graduation rate?
42% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% return for their second year.
How long does a Graceland University-Lamoni degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Graceland University-Lamoni costs about $88,753 after grants ($20,883 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $47,361 ten years after starting, $10,700 more than high school graduates in Iowa ($36,661), so the cost is repaid in 8.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Graceland University-Lamoni: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/graceland-university-lamoni (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).