Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Graceland University educates students for advanced study, for productive careers, and for rich lives. Its student body is a
diverse group that includes persons of different ages, backgrounds, and national origins who share a commitment to learning. Its curriculum, firmly rooted in the liberal arts tradition and enhanced by career-oriented practical
experiences, affirms different styles of learning and prepares students to become competent professionals.
School Overview: | Graceland University-Lamoni | |
| County | Decatur County, IA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 96 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,222 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,572 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 650 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,495 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 727 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 6% |
| % White | 89% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,680 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $22,680 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 48% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 380-520 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 410-540 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 17-24 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 17-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 18-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Graceland creates learning communities where students develop their potential for meaningful and productive lives. Graceland offers a learning environment for the residential as well as the non-residential student that nurtures personal growth. Its challenging academic program stresses the joy of lifelong learning, the rigor of intellectual discipline, and the relationship of both to a satisfying professional and personal life.
- Graceland University is dedicated to educating students for advanced study, productive careers, and rich lives. Graceland University offers more than 40 quality, world-ready majors at our Lamoni, Iowa, campus. We also offer online, degree completion, and masters programs at our Independence, Missouri, campus.
- The Lamoni, Iowa, campus is located at 1 University Place, Lamoni, Iowa. This campus is home to approximately 1000 residential students. The university offers 17 varsity sports, eight performing arts groups, numerous leadership opportunities, an inclusive and option campus ministries program, and a distinctive housing system.
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