Graceland Softball
Graceland University · Yellowjackets
HAAC · Lamoni, IA
$33K
In-state tuition
Up to 10
Scholarships
equivalencies
38%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
2023-2024 data via IPEDS
Graceland softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in NAIA.
- Conference level
- Division III / NAIA
- Est. year, all in
- $43,760Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 45%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 1,195
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard. Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- NAIA
- Conference
- HAAC
- Location
- Lamoni, IA
- Scholarships
- Up to 10 equivalencies
What Graceland Coaches Look For
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Recruiting Timeline
NAIA contact rules for Graceland. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
No contact restrictions — coaches can reach out at any time
Campus Visits
Campus visits available year-round
Offers & Commitments
NAIA softball can award up to 10 scholarships' worth of aid, split among any number of players. The NAIA has no association-wide letter of intent: the school's financial-aid agreement is the real commitment, so ask what it covers.
Key Dates
- No contact restrictions apply
- No NAIA-wide letter of intent — the school's financial-aid agreement is the commitment
- Eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center
- Freshman eligibility: a 2.3+ GPA, or two of three — 18 ACT / 970 SAT, 2.0+ GPA, top half of class
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
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Gracie Lopez
Head Coach
g•••@graceland.eduLayne Nowlin
Assistant Coach
l•••@graceland.eduDaniel Fernandez
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
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Camps & Clinics
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Graceland University softball?
Start by filling out the Graceland University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Graceland University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Graceland University offer softball scholarships?
Graceland University is a NAIA program. Up to 10 equivalencies.
Who is the head coach at Graceland University?
The current head coach is Gracie Lopez. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This program offers good opportunities for dedicated student-athletes. Travel ball experience and solid academics will strengthen your candidacy.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $47,361/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $40,792/yr
- Median student debt
- $21,212
- Admission rate
- 81%
Consider ROI — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; tuition from IPEDS.
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- Division
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- Conference
- HAAC
- State
- IA
- Camps Listed
- Coming soon
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