Resources › For Students and Parents Graceland University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Graceland University. Matthew Bolton / Wikipedia For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on September 29, 2017 Graceland University Admissions Overview: With an acceptance rate of under 50%, Graceland University may seem selective, but the admissions bar is not overly high. Applicants with average standardized test scores and grades in the "B" range or better will have a very good chance of being admitted. Students must have a high school GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for admission. To apply, applicants should submit an online application, high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. For more detailed instructions and application deadlines, be sure to check out Graceland's website, or contact the admissions office. Admissions Data (2016): Graceland University Acceptance Rate: 48% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 510 SAT Math: 410 / 510 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean SAT score comparison for Iowa colleges ACT Composite: 18 / 24 ACT English: 17 / 23 ACT Math: 17 / 24 What these ACT numbers mean ACT score comparison for Iowa colleges Graceland University Description: Founded in 1895, Graceland University is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). The university's 170-acre main campus is in Lamoni, Iowa, about an hour south of Des Moines. The school also has several online programs and a campus in Independence, Missouri. Graceland students come from 42 states and 34 foreign countries. On the academic front, students can choose from 46 majors and 9 pre-professional programs. Among undergraduates, nursing and elementary education are most popular. Student life is active with over 50 clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Graceland Yellowjackets compete in the NAIA Heart of America Conference. The university fields nine men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports as well as a coed cheer squad. Popular sports include football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,233 (1,449 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female81% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $27,010 Books: $1,190 (why so much?) Room and Board: $8,280 Other Expenses: $3,290 Total Cost: $39,770 Graceland University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 87%Average Amount of AidGrants: $21,897Loans: $12,383 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Elementary Education, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Physical Education Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%Transfer-out Rate: 13%4-Year Graduation Rate: 24%6-Year Graduation Rate: 43% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Basketball, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Track and Field, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Bowling, Tennis Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Graceland University, You May Also Like These Schools: Drake University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Iowa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Briar Cliff University: Profile Cornell College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Benedictine College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Central College: Profile University of Northern Iowa: Profile Simpson College: Profile Iowa State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Graceland University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/graceland-university-profile-787602. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Graceland University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/graceland-university-profile-787602 Grove, Allen. "Graceland University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/graceland-university-profile-787602 (accessed June 4, 2023). copy citation