Graceland's Spring 2025 Commencement will be held on April 27.
Click for the Schedule, Maps, Livestream and More
More than just a dot on a map or a pit stop on the way to your future, Graceland is an experience. It’s a place where passionate, open-minded, dedicated and caring students, faculty and staff come to build a community that will help change the world — and has since 1895.
At Graceland, we mold professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and performers. For 125 years our students have become leaders in their industries. Starting in 2022, students who graduate with a 4-year degree will take with them at least two majors — one or more within their discipline and one in transformational leadership. With it, you can continue that tradition of leadership as you venture out into the world prepared and ready to change it for the better.
We’ve educated nursing students for over 50 years — that’s 50 years of experience molding the future of healthcare professionals in our country, 50 years of teaching healthcare in a graduate setting, and 50 years of shaping the way nurses are taught in a University setting. Our class sizes are small and personal, allowing for more one-on-one learning with world-class faculty and professionals. With start dates offered four times a year, students are given the opportunity to start their graduate nursing education whenever they are ready. Explore our programming to see which graduate nursing path is right for you.
With over 30 areas of study, including seven pre-professional programs, 21 undergrad majors, five master’s degrees and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, at Graceland, you’ll be sure to find a direction that’s right for you in one of our undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Not sure what you want to pursue? That’s okay! Take the quiz below and discover how your interests match Graceland’s academic offerings.
With our generous scholarships and awards, you’ll find a truly affordable private education at Graceland. In many cases, the cost of attending Graceland is comparable to that of a public state school.
Get a quick estimate on your financial aid options and what you can expect to pay as a first-year undergraduate student at Graceland using the Net Price Calculator.
Attending Graceland University was one of the best decisions of my life. Something that attracted me about Graceland University was the cultural diversity. I never felt alone because I was always surrounded by amazing individuals from all over the world. I was able to get my education and learn from other cultures. Graceland tailored me to the man that I am today. Because of my experience at Graceland, I was able to find a career doing what I love. I was also able to make friends who turned into family.
What makes Graceland so special for me is the people, their love for the institution and the endless opportunities that present themselves with the sole purpose of helping you become a better you. The one thing that made me love Graceland is how much your professors care about you and how passionate they are at guiding you to excel in every aspect. Every student has the opportunity to connect with their professors and create a strong relationship that lasts even after you graduate.
Graceland University education and lifelong practical experience are a cornerstone of what I am doing today. My classmates, colleagues, my students, and their families have given me the motivation to enjoy the “journey.” And I believe that one day I will be back!
Graceland felt like my little home away from home and it's the people that made it the most special.
Lamoni Campus
39
States and territory
Fall 2023 Fact Book
Admissions
99%
Of Students Receive Financial Aid
2021-22 Fact Book
Learn More
Student Life
35+ Student Clubs and Organizations
2021-22 Fact Book (Lamoni Campus)
Learn More
(Women’s Outdoor Track and Field) 115th Annual Drake Relays, Drake Stadium | Des Moines, IA
Learn More(Men’s Outdoor Track and Field) 115th Annual Drake Relays, Drake Stadium | Des Moines, IA
Learn More
Here’s what’s going on at Graceland.
Faculty, Press Release
April 21, 2025
An era ended on a high note at this...
Administration and Staff, Faculty, Press Release
April 18, 2025
Graceland University is pleased to announce the appointment of...
Press Release, Students
April 16, 2025
Experiential learning at Graceland University doesn’t get any more...
Press Release
April 10, 2025
Graceland University is proud to announce that Charlie Conway,...
Students
March 26, 2025
When Cydney Stables ’25 sets her mind to something,...
Faculty, Students
March 25, 2025
During Spring Break, Joseph Boyce ’25 and Ivan Joseph...
