- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,632 a year (2022–23)
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Graceland University Lamoni reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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Graceland University Lamoni GPA requirements
Graceland University Lamoni requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Graceland University Lamoni hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Graceland University Lamoni acceptance rate
Graceland University Lamoni admitted 1,088 of 1,346 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Graceland University Lamoni is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lamoni, Iowa, with 798 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Graceland University Lamoni looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Graceland University Lamoni didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Graceland University Lamoni awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,632 a year at Graceland University Lamoni in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Graceland University Lamoni?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Graceland University Lamoni admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Graceland University Lamoni?
A lot: Graceland University Lamoni requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Graceland University Lamoni look for?
Graceland University Lamoni requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into Graceland University Lamoni?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Graceland University Lamoni admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Graceland University Lamoni?
Graceland University Lamoni's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,088 of 1,346 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Graceland University Lamoni require the SAT or ACT?
Check Graceland University Lamoni's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Graceland University Lamoni didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the average net price at Graceland University Lamoni?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,632 a year at Graceland University Lamoni in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Graceland University Lamoni?
No, but it considers one. Graceland University Lamoni doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Graceland University Lamoni look at legacy status?
No. Graceland University Lamoni doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Graceland University Lamoni accept AP credit?
Yes. Graceland University Lamoni awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Graceland University Lamoni's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Graceland University-LamoniU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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