Learn about the cost of attendance for each undergraduate and graduate program at Graceland University.
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 | $11,000 |
| Outside Scholarship(s) | 2,400 |
| Federal/State Grants | 8,395 |
| Student Employment (students must work to earn) | 1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5,500 |
| TOTAL | $28,295 |
In this sample offer, the student/family investment is $6,505. 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 | $550 per semester hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Simulation Fee (ECON4430, 5430) | $50 per course |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: Doctor of Nursing Practice | $750 per semester hour |
| Graceland Alumni eligible for - 15% tuition reduction | $638 per semester hour |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per course |
| Nursing Program Fee | $50 per semester hour |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: Doctor of Nursing Practice: 5000 level courses | $830 per semester hour |
| Tuition: Doctor of Nursing Practice: 8000 level courses | $750 per semester hour |
| Graceland Alumni eligible for - 15% tuition reduction 5000 Level Courses | $705 per semester hour |
| Graceland Alumni eligible for - 15% tuition reduction 8000 Level Courses | $638 per semester hour |
| Late Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $100 per occurance |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP only - NURS6740, 6760 (225 hrs) (non-refundable) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP only - NURS5430, 6841, 6842, 6843 (200 hrs) (non-refundable) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP only - NURS6830 (300 hrs) (non-refundable) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee (non-refundable) | $100 per course |
| Nursing Program Fee | $125 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) (225 hrs) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP (NURS5430, NURS6841, NURS6842, NURS6843) (200 hrs) | $15.50 per practicum hour |
| Practicum Placement Fee (Optional) - FNP, PMHNP (NURS6830) (300 hrs) | $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 | $485 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) (non-refundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Non-Degree Seeking Administration Fee (Missouri program students have a three business day right of rescission.) (non-refundable) | $50 per course |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Reactivation Fee (non-refundable) | $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) (non-refundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Non-Degree Seeking Administration Fee (Missouri program students have a three business day right of rescission.) (non-refundable) | $50 per course |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18 per course |
| Reactivation Fee (non-refundable) | $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 |
| Partnership Tuition Reduction | 15% for GU Scholars through MCC and JCCC - pending |
| Background Check (Education Majors) (nonrefundable) | $35 one-time |
| Education Program Technology Fee - first year EDUC2420 (nonrefundable) | $100 year one |
| Foundations of Reading Test Fee (Iowa Reading Endorsemet) EDUC3481 | $139.00 per course |
| 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 | $745 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) | $1,800/trimester) (prior to Jan. 2026 start, $1,600/trimester) |
| Deposit (due 30 days after acceptance) | $200 |
| Late Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $100 per occurrence |
| Reactivation Fee (nonrefundable) | $600 per occurrence |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition - RN-BSN Programs | $535.00 per semester hour |
| Partnership tuition Reduction | 20% |
| 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 |
| Program Fee | $5 per semester hour |
| 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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