Graceland University was founded in 1895 by the Church of Christ. It is a private Christian university located in Lamoni, Iowa. The university has a long history of providing quality education to students from all walks of life. Its mission is to provide an education that is rooted in Christian values, while also equipping students with the skills and knowledge to be successful in their chosen field. The university offers more than 50 majors, ranging from business and communication to nursing and social work. It also offers several minors and certificate programs.
The university’s commitment to quality education has earned it accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and other organizations such as the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). Additionally, Graceland University has been honored with numerous awards for its excellence in teaching and research, including being named one of the top 10 universities for “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report for 2020-2021. The university also ranks among the top 100 universities in the Midwest according to Forbes magazine’s 2020 list of America’s Top Colleges.
Graceland University prides itself on being a student-centered institution that encourages self-exploration through meaningful learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom setting. These experiences include internships, study abroad programs, service learning opportunities, and volunteer opportunities within local communities or around the world as part of its Global Outreach program. Through these experiences, students gain valuable skills that can help them succeed after graduation as well as develop a greater appreciation for diversity and different cultures around them.
Graceland University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Graceland University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Graceland University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Graceland University is a private institution located in Lamoni, Iowa. Founded in 1895, the university has an enrollment of around 2,500 students. The student population is diverse and includes students from all 50 states and over 20 countries. Graceland University has a retention rate of 83%, with 58% of students living on campus. Approximately 70% of the student body are undergraduates, and 30% are graduate or professional students. The university offers over 60 undergraduate majors and concentrations, as well as graduate programs in business, education, and nursing. Admissions to Graceland are selective with an average acceptance rate of 70%. For fall 2020, the middle 50% of SAT scores for incoming freshmen were between 1140-1340 while the ACT score range was 24-30. The average GPA for accepted students was 3.6 out of 4.0 scale. Additionally, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting either TOEFL or IELTS scores with a minimum requirement of 79 on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS for admission consideration.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 39% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 39% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,473 |
| Female applicants | 566 |
| Male applicants | 907 |
| Applicants accepted | 579 |
| Female applicants accepted | 251 |
| Male applicants accepted | 328 |
| Freshman enrollment | 223 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 84 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 139 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 84% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 99% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.4 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.9-3.7 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 20% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 479 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 410-500 |
| SAT Math average score | 479 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 390-510 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 66% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 20-25 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 19-25 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 18-24 |