# Graceland University-Lamoni

Private nonprofit college in Lamoni, IA. IPEDS ID 153366.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/graceland-university-lamoni · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/graceland-university-lamoni.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 81% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,504 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 10% of IA colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $47,361; beats 10% of IA colleges and 32% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,209

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,875 |
| 30-48k | $16,390 |
| 48-75k | $20,883 |
| 75-110k | $18,345 |
| 110k+ | $21,560 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (30% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $47,361 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $48,294
- Tuition and fees: $20,950
- Housing and meals: $10,540; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,259 applicants, 1,880 admitted, 240 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 81%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 83%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,955 | $80,619 | $30,754 |
| Business Administration | $42,777 | $62,485 | $25,791 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $22,051 | $45,814 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,563 | $40,390 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $78,630 (IA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $85,530 (IA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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