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About Graceland

We are a university grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive academic needs of the 21st century student.

The Power of Belonging

Since 1895, Graceland University has been developing students into people who will change the world by giving them the best experience and education possible. But we believe that providing a strong liberal arts learning environment — at our main residential campus in Lamoni, our Independence campus and through our online programs — is just one piece of the puzzle. Just as important are our amazing faculty, who care about their students’ success; our fun, on-campus activities that build forever friendships; and the powerful sense of place and belonging we cultivate every day.

The Power Of Together
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About Graceland

What We Stand For

Mission

Graceland creates learning communities where students develop their potential for meaningful and productive lives.

Vision

Graceland University will become a recognized educational leader, inspiring and empowering persons for transformational service and leadership.

Values

Graceland values learning, wholeness and community. Graceland encourages the development of these values for the enrichment of lives and the betterment of the world.

Learning

We believe in the lifelong process of the open and free pursuit of truth.

Wholeness

We believe that the development of the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual dimensions of all persons is necessary for healthy and fulfilling lives.

Community

We appreciate and welcome diversity and, as an institution sponsored by Community of Christ, believe in the inherent worth of all persons expressed through relationships built on the foundation of unconditional love and acceptance.

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    Graceland at a Glance

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    1,396

    Enrolled students

    2021-22 Fact Book (all undergrad & grad)

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    Lamoni Campus

    15:1

    Student to faculty ratio

    2021-22 Fact Book

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    Academic programs

    Fall 2022

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    From 1895 to Today

    Graceland University was founded over 125 years ago after land was generously gifted by a group of Lamoni church members in order to build a college.

    Our History
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    Get to Know the Graceland Educators

    Creating a warm, welcoming environment that offers support and individual attention is important to our faculty and staff. With small class sizes and our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, at Graceland, you’ll never be just a number.

    Meet Our Faculty

    Where to get a Graceland Education

    Whether you’re studying on campus or online, Graceland offers three different places to learn.

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    Lamoni, Iowa

    See what’s special about our main, residential campus.

    Iowa Campus
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    Independence, Missouri

    Learn about our programs at this high-tech, urban location.

    Missouri Campus
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    Further your education with our easily accessible online programs.

    Online Programs
    The Princeton Review

    The Princeton Review

    2023 Best Regional Colleges – Midwest (2012-23)

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    Recognized as a top online RN to BSN program in 2022 by Registered Nursing.org

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    Ranked #1: Best Online RN-BSN Program in Missouri (2022)

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    NAIA Champions of Character 5-Star Institution Medallion

    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

    2022 Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution

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    The Princeton Review

    2023 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs

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    Get Educated

    Top 10 Affordable MS Programs in Nutrition

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    Nurse Practitioner Online

    Ranked #1: 2023 Top Ranked Online AGNP Post-Master’s Certificate Programs

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    The Princeton Review

    2023: Recognized as a Green College

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    U.S. News & World Report

    Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – 2023
    Top Performers on Social Mobility – 2023
    Regional Universities Midwest – 2023

    Guide to Online Schools

    Ranked #6: 2020 Best Online Colleges in Iowa

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    Military Friendly Schools Designation 2022-23 Top 10 School (2017-2023)

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    RegisteredNursing.org

    Ranked #6: Best RN Programs in Iowa (2020)

    RN Ranking Methodology

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    Nursing Schools Almanac

    Ranked #38: 100 Best Nursing Schools in the Plains 2019

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    Nursing Schools Almanac

    Ranked #9: 40 Best Nursing Schools in Missouri 2019

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    Minority Nurse

    2020 Nursing Diversity Champion

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    SR Education Group

    2017 Top Online Master’s Degree Nursing Program

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    Intelligent.com

    Ranked #9 – Best Online Business Administration Degree Programs: Industry-Leading Faculty

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    Ranked #9 – Best Colleges in Iowa

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    Ranked #5 – Best Online Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs

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    Ranked #13 – Best Online Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Programs

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    Ranked #6 – Best Online Colleges in Iowa

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    College Choice

    Ranked #4: Best Online Organizational Leadership Degree

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    College Choice

    Ranked #10: Best Online DNP Programs for Nurse Practitioners

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    PeTA

    Vegan Report Card – A+ Dean’s List

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    Nurse Practitioner Online

    Ranked #1 – Online AGNP Post-Master’s Certificate Program

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    Ranked #7 – Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs

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    Forbes 2017 Grateful Grads Index: Top 200 Best-Loved Colleges (2017)

    2017 Grateful Grads Index: Top 200 Best-Loved Colleges (2017)

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    Money

    Guide to 353 Green Colleges (2015-16)

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