Overview
Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa fields a varsity esports program, with affiliations including NECC. Its teams currently compete in VALORANT and Rocket League. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (gujackets.com, undated page). Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $18,504 per year, an acceptance rate of 81% and a graduation rate of 42% across 798 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-06 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Graceland
Graceland awards one core institutional scholarship weighing need, academics, athletics and activities; the athletics component requires varsity or JV participation, renewable up to four years, primary sport only.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- NECC
- NACE member
- Not listed
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 2
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 428 esports programs we track.
| Tuition | $20,950 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $18,504 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 49% |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,212 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12:1 |
Who studies at Graceland
798 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 45%
- Hispanic/Latino 14%
- Black 20%
- Asian 1%
- Two or more races 6%
- International 11%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 41%
- First-generation
- 38%
- Pell recipients
- 49%
Frequently asked questions
Does Graceland offer esports scholarships?
Yes. Graceland offers esports scholarships but doesn't publish an amount; awards are decided by the program. Esports scholarships are offered, but a fixed amount is not published (gujackets.com, undated page). Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
Is Graceland esports varsity or club?
Varsity. Graceland University runs or formally sponsors its esports program, which competes in NECC.
What games does Graceland esports compete in?
Graceland fields varsity teams in VALORANT and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does Graceland cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $18,504. Published tuition is $20,950 (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Graceland?
Graceland admits 81% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: gujackets.com (undated page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: User:Glenn4pr, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Active 2025-26 Valorant and RL teams (NECC playoffs Nov 2025). Aid statement is general athletics policy, not esports-specific. Start year not found. Program page also lists OW2/LoL/Smash/Mario Kart, unconfirmed.
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