Our passion is your success. That's been our focus since 1895, and every day since.

Graceland University, founded in 1895, is a private, four-year liberal arts university.

Recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest.

Academic Programs: Over 50 academic programs, including 9 pre-professional programs, 35 undergraduate majors, 3 master degrees with 8 majors and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

Online Programs: Graceland offers online degree programs to 900 students in education, nursing and religion.

Student to faculty ratio: 15:1

Faculty: 79 full-time faculty, 70% with a Ph.D. or other terminal degree.

Students: 1,710 full-time students and 561 part-time students.

Student Profile (2011 New Freshman class - Lamoni campus):

Average ACT:23
Average GPA:3.35
62% male, 38% female
Representing 42 states and 34 countries

Housing: Students are members of 17 houses

Student Organizations: 54

Notable Alumni: 

Ms. Teresa Carpenter, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
Dr. David Carmichael, MD, Cardiologist
Jeff Criswell, retired offensive lineman, Kansas City Chiefs
Dr. Fred Hausheer, Owner, BioNumerik Pharmaceutical
Bruce Jenner, Olympic Gold Medalist, Decathlon

Graduate Schools Most attended by Graceland Graduates:

Drake University
Iowa State University
Princeton University
Rockhurst University
Seton Hall University
University of Kansas
University of Kansas Medical Center

Wired: Each room has internet and cable TV hookups. Wireless is available in all campus housing and all public buildings on campus. In addition, 249 computers are available to students throughout the campus.

Athletics: Member of the NAIA, Graceland's men and women athletes compete in 19 varsity sports in the Heart of America Conference.

SkillPath: More than 500,000 people annually attend SkillPath and CompuMaster seminars provided by the Graceland Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning.

Sponsored by the Community of Christ.

For additional information, contact the Graceland University Media Relations Office Phone: 641.784.5213 or 888.427.8985; fax: 641.784.5455; e-mail: meline@graceland.edu Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, Iowa 50140