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Graceland University

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world rank  3767

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Overview

Established in 1895, the Graceland University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Lamoni (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Graceland University (GU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Graceland University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 130-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Graceland University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Graceland University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Graceland University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Graceland University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym GU
Founded 1895
Motto Prudens futuri
Wisdom for the Future
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Sting
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University Location

Address 1 University Place
Lamoni
50140 Iowa
United States
Graceland University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Graceland University Phone Number (641) 784 5000
Graceland University Fax Number (641) 784 5480
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Graceland University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Graceland University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Graceland University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Graceland University.



Graceland University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Graceland University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Graceland University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Graceland University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Graceland University's Admission Office Admission Office

1 University Place
Lamoni 50140
(641) 784 5196
866 472 2352

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Graceland University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Graceland University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Graceland University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Graceland University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Graceland University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Graceland University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Graceland University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Graceland University is Christian-Restorationist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Restorationist. Community of Christ - www.cofchrist.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Graceland University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Graceland University's Library
Graceland University-Lamoni's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 85,590 physical volumes, 1,461 physical media and 35 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Graceland University-Lamoni's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Graceland University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Graceland University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 676 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Graceland University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Graceland University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Graceland University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Graceland University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Graceland University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Graceland University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Graceland University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Graceland University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Graceland University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Graceland University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Iowa Department of Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Graceland University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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