About Graceland University
Graceland University, founded over 125 years ago in 1895, is sponsored by the Community of Christ. In 1917, Graceland became the first fully accredited junior college in Iowa, and then in 1960 became a four-year college. Graceland College became Graceland University on June 1, 2000. Today, the university leads the way with its renowned nursing program as well as its reputation for education, business, and seminary degrees.
Built on “unconditional love and acceptance,” this school and its faculty care about student success, ensuring graduates go on to live meaningful and productive lives. Grounded in the liberal arts, Graceland offers online learning in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the nursing, education, religion, and business fields. Featuring small class sizes and a community that values “learning, wholeness, and community,” Graceland University online is dedicated to expanding social, cultural, and scientific horizons.
Accreditation & Licensing
Graceland University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Community of ChristEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 987 ; Graduate: 428Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 4% ; Graduate: 93%Graduation Rate:
38%Transfer Rate:
4%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$47,361Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$21,212Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
91%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$26,792Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Graceland University is located in Iowa
Iowa at a Glance:
Top Majors in Iowa:
Top Incentives in Iowa:
- Iowa Tuition Grant: Up to $6,800 annually
Top Career Pathways in Iowa:
- Entry Level: Farm Manager ($55,000)
- Mid Level: Agricultural Operations Manager ($85,000)
- Senior Level: Agricultural Director ($130,000+)
- Required Education: BS Agricultural Science
- Certifications: CCA, CPAg