Learn about the cost of attendance for each undergraduate and graduate program at Graceland University.
Additional Lamoni Campus & General Fees
2024-25 Cost of Attendance | 2024-25 Direct Costs | 2023-24 Direct Costs
Graceland is much more affordable than most people think – in fact, our published tuition is the best amongst all private colleges in Iowa. And when combined with our easy to understand scholarships, our cost of attendance is often more accessible than a public school.
| Source | Aid Amount |
|---|---|
| Graceland Scholarships | $9,900 |
| Outside Scholarship(s) | 1,600 |
| Federal/State Grants | 7,895 |
| Student Employment (students must work to earn) | 1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,444 |
| TOTAL | $25,839 |
In this sample offer, the remaining amount due (balance due) is $7,661. There are several options open to covering this balance.
Note: this total does not cover the cost of books, supplies, personal expenses or health insurance.
To be considered for financial aid at Graceland you’ll must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA will determine if you’re eligible for Federal financial aid and if so, how much you will receive.
Remember to enter Graceland University’s school code: 001866 when filling out your FAFSA.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $560 per semester hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: Doctor of Nursing Practice | $730 per semester hour |
| Graceland Alumni eligible for - 15% tuition reduction | $620 per semester hour |
| Clinical Resource Fee (up-to-date database) annual fee assessed in June each year effective June 2018 | $25 per year |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per course |
| Research Fee (NURS8200, NURS9700, NURS9710, NURS9711, NURS9712) | $50 per semester hour |
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate | $830 per semester hour |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Program and FNP Post-Master's Certificate | $830 per semester hour |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate | $830 per semester hour |
| Graceland Alumni eligible for - 15% tuition reduction | $705 per semester hour |
| Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate | $550 per semester hour |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Clinical Resource Fee (up-to-database) Annually assessed in June each year | $25 per year |
| Course Review Fee - NURS5470, 6830, 6843 (nonrefundable) | $450 per course |
| Focus Session Campus Fee (AGACNP program, includes meals) (nonrefundable) | $180 |
| Lab Course Fee - NURS5195 - Advanced Practice Procedures in Acute Care | $250 per course |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Practicum Fee: FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP | $200 per semester hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP (NURS6740, NURS6760) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP (NURS6841, NURS6842, NURS6843) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP (NURS6830) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Research Fee (NURS5121, NURS5170) | $240 per course |
| Testing Fee (NURS6830, NURS5470, NURS6843) | $85 per occurrence |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $470 per semester hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Full-Time (6 credit hours/trimester) | $17,640 per trimester ($945/credit hour) |
| Tuition: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Full-Time (6 credit hours/trimester) Graceland Alumni eligible for 15% tuition reduction | $14,994 per trimester |
| Tuition: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Part-Time (under 6 credit hours/trimester) | $945 per credit hour |
| DPT Program Fee (CPR, technology, textbooks, support services, student kit, apps, library, APTA student membership, etc.) | $750 per trimester |
| University Technology Fee | $4 per trimester hour |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per course |
| FEE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $325 per semester hour |
| Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Charge | $255 per course |
| Auditing Fee | $490 per course |
| Extension Fee (for incomplete course) (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Non-Degree Seeking Administration Fee (Missouri program students have a three business day right of rescission.) (nonrefundable) | $50 per course |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Reactivation Fee (nonrefundable) | $50 per occurrence |
| FEE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $325 per semester hour |
| Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Charge | $255 per course |
| Auditing Fee | $490 per course |
| Extension Fee (for incomplete course) (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Non-Degree Seeking Administration Fee (Missouri program students have a three business day right of rescission.) (nonrefundable) | $50 per course |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Reactivation Fee (nonrefundable) | $50 per occurrence |
For more information regarding additional fees, please see General Fees.
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Online (courses for major, electives and general education) | $420.00 per semester hour |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Program Re-sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $420.00 per semester hour |
| Background Check (nonrefundable) | $35 one-time |
| Education Program Technology Fee - first year EDUC2420 (nonrefundable) | $100 year one |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Student Teaching Fee (Additional costs may result when student teaching outside a 40 mile radius of either the Lamoni or Independence Campus) | $150 per occurrence |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Online (courses for major, electives and general education) | $420.00 per semester hour |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Program Re-sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $725 per credit hour |
| Nursing Program Fee All inclusive fee that includes: clinical fee (covers PPE), liability insurance, materials fee, Student Activity fee (covers uniforms, iPad mini, skills bags), and testing fee (ATI) | $1600 per trimester (Jan. 2026 start, $1,800/trimester) |
| Deposit (due 30 days after acceptance - nonrefundable) | $200 |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Reactivation Fee (nonrefundable) | $550 per occurrence |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition - RN-BSN Programs | $535.00 per semester hour |
| Partnership tuition Reduction | 20% |
| Clinical Resource Fee (Up-to-date database)(assessed in June) | $25.00 per year |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100.00 per occurrence |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Recording Fees - CLEP, DANTES, Excelsior exams (nonrefundable) | $20 per semester hour |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Research Fee - NURS3160 Intro to Evidence Based Nursing | $50 per course |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Online (courses for major, electives and general education) | $420.00 per semester hour |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 per occurrence |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Program Re-sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
For more information regarding additional fees, please see General Fees.
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