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Graceland University Esports

Lamoni, IA · Varsity · NECC

Esports aid
Aid offered · amount varies
Avg. net price
$18,504
Acceptance
81%
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings
$47,361
Undergraduates
798

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 2026-10-10 · 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.
Aid offered · amount varies As of undated page · Source: gujackets.com

The esports program

Level
Varsity
Founded
Not published
Conference / league
NECC
Facility
Not published
Titles fielded
2

Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools

Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.

Average net price / year
$18,504
Median $14,187
Acceptance rate
81%
Median 77%
Graduation rate
42%
Median 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,361
Median $47,477
Median debt at graduation
$21,212
Median $19,500
Cost and financial aid for Graceland University
Tuition$20,950
Average net price (after grants)$18,504
Students receiving Pell grants49%
Median debt at graduation$21,212
Student-to-faculty ratio12:1

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?

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.

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

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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