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Tuition and Fees

Learn about the cost of attendance for each undergraduate and graduate program at Graceland University.

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2025-26 Undergraduate On-Campus Direct Costs
Lamoni Residential Campus – Full Academic Year

Tuition
$20,950
($698/credit hour)
Housing (room)
$4,560
Food (board)
$6,900
Activity/Technology Fees
$1,090

Total Price:
(before scholarships & grants)

$33,500

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. 

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Sample Undergraduate Financial Offer

Helping make a Graceland education possible

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.

Graduate Programs

  • Data Science & Analytics (MSDSA) - Online Master of Science
    FeeCost
    Tuition$560 per semester hour
    Program Support Fee (online courses)$18 per course
  • Nursing (DNP) - Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
    FeeCost
    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
  • Nursing (MSN) - Online Master of Science
    ProgramCost
    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
  • Nursing (MSN) - Additional Program Fees
    FeeCost
    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
  • Nutrition & Human Performance (MSNHP) - Online Master of Science
    FeeCost
    Tuition$470 per semester hour
    Program Support Fee (online courses)$18 per course
  • Physical Therapy (DPT) - Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy
    FeeCost
    Tuition: Doctor of Physical Therapy - Full-Time (6 credit hours/trimester)$17,640 per trimester ($945/credit hour)
    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
  • Seminary, Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation (MAPST), Hybrid Independence Campus and Online
    FEEAMOUNT
    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
  • Seminary, Master of Science in Religion (MSR), Hybrid Independence Campus and Online
    FEEAMOUNT
    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.

2024-25 Cost of Attendance  |  2023-24 Direct Costs

Degree Completion Undergraduate Programs

  • Business Management - Online Bachelor of Science
    FeeCost
    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
  • Elementary Education - Bachelor of Science, Independence Campus
    FeeAmount
    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
  • Interdisciplinary Studies - Online Bachelor of Arts
    FeeCost
    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
  • Nursing (BSN to RN) - Bachelor of Science, Independence Campus

    FeeCost
    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
  • Nursing (RN to BSN) - Online Bachelor of Science
    FeeCost
    Tuition - RN-BSN Programs$535.00 per semester hour
    Partnership tuition Reduction20%
    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
  • Organizational Leadership - Online Bachelor of Arts
    FeeCost
    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.

2024-25 Cost of Attendance  |  2023-24 Direct Costs

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