Graceland University-Lamoni Acceptance Rate
Lamoni, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,259
- Admitted
- 1,880
- Yield
- 12.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Graceland University-Lamoni's acceptance rate has risen from 49.8% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,169 to 2,259 (+4%) over that period.
Its 83.2% rate makes Graceland University-Lamoni more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.2% for women vs 82.1% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Graceland University-Lamoni has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 12.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,169 | 1,081 | 49.8% | 282 |
| 2015–16 | 2,159 | 1,034 | 47.9% | 291 |
| 2016–17 | 2,440 | 1,181 | 48.4% | 256 |
| 2017–18 | 2,800 | 1,572 | 56.1% | 255 |
| 2018–19 | 3,004 | 1,744 | 58.1% | 267 |
| 2019–20 | 2,514 | 1,461 | 58.1% | 193 |
| 2020–21 | 2,521 | 1,716 | 68.1% | 211 |
| 2021–22 | 2,966 | 1,976 | 66.6% | 248 |
| 2022–23 | 2,011 | 1,498 | 74.5% | 202 |
| 2023–24 | 2,259 | 1,880 | 83.2% | 240 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 823 | 701 | 85.2% |
| Men | 1,405 | 1,154 | 82.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Graceland University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Graceland University-Lamoni's acceptance rate?
Graceland University-Lamoni's acceptance rate is 83.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,880 admitted of 2,259 applicants).
Is Graceland University-Lamoni test optional?
Graceland University-Lamoni is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Graceland University-Lamoni?
Graceland University-Lamoni received 2,259 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,880.
Is Graceland University-Lamoni getting harder to get into?
Graceland University-Lamoni has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.8% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.graceland.edu/.