Graceland University

Graceland University Acceptance Rate, Average GPA, SAT and ACT Scores

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

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