Graceland University-Lamoni
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Graceland University-Lamoni is a private nonprofit institution located in Lamoni, Iowa with approximately 901 undergraduate students enrolled. Graceland University-Lamoni has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,975 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,975 average net price and relatively low median debt of $14,209 make this one of the more affordable private college options, but a 38% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish — a serious red flag worth pressing the school to explain. Median earnings of $40,200 a decade out are modest but manageable given the debt load, so if you do graduate, you won't be buried. Worth considering only if you've visited, connected with faculty in your specific program, and have a clear plan for staying enrolled.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (901 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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