A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Graceland University-Lamoni are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Graceland University Lamoni with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Graceland University-Lamoni has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
562
|
| Women |
675
|
Graceland University-Lamoni serves a high number of out-of-state students with 79% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
21%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153366 IPEDS survey data for Graceland University Lamoni.