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Graceland University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range950 to 1100

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.09

Acceptance Rate80.8%

Graceland’s 80.8% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, but its 56% freshman retention rate makes fit and preparation worth taking seriously. With test-optional admissions and few score submitters, you do not need a score by default. If you submit, aim at or above 1100 SAT, or the ACT equivalent, to be above Graceland’s middle range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Graceland University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Graceland University enrolls about 802 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Graceland has a freshman retention rate of 56% and a 6-year graduation rate of 42%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10.1:1.

Location

Lamoni, IA

Undergrad Enrollment802

Freshman Retention56%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio10.1:1

Graduation Rate42%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Graceland University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Graceland is test-optional, so follow this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use summer and fall retakes for a possible superscore. Since no ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline is listed here, confirm Graceland’s application due date before counting on a late fall score.

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What you'll actually pay

Graceland’s tuition and fees are $20,950. The average merit award is $12,123, and 76% of students receive aid, giving applicants a useful starting point for comparing net costs.

Tuition and Fees$20,950

Room and Board$11,000

Average Merit Award$12,123

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid76%

Average Aid Package$20,278

Average Debt at Grad$44,645

Graceland University’s listed cost of attendance is about $31,950, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 76% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $20,278. Merit awards average $12,123, which can significantly reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $44,645.