Graceland University-Lamoni

What is the history of Graceland University-Lamoni?

Graceland University began in Lamoni, Iowa, in 1895 as Graceland College. Founded by the religious movement now known as Community of Christ, it developed from a small church-affiliated college into a university with undergraduate and graduate programs.

The institution adopted the name Graceland University in 2000. Lamoni remains its residential campus, while Graceland also offers nursing education associated with its Independence, Missouri, location and programs delivered online. That distinction matters when comparing majors: a program offered by the university is not necessarily taught on the Lamoni campus.

What are the faculties and departments at Graceland University-Lamoni?

Graceland University offers Lamoni-based study across the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, and other professional fields. Its wider academic offerings include nursing programs; applicants should check the location and delivery format of a particular degree rather than assume every program is based in Lamoni.

Examples of undergraduate subjects include biology, psychology, criminal justice, business, education, communication, and the arts. Graceland also offers graduate study, including programs connected to education, business, and nursing. The current academic catalog is the appropriate place to check a major's required courses, clinical or field placements, and whether courses can be completed in person or online.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. That institution-level measure describes overall staffing relative to enrollment; it does not predict the size or availability of any particular class.

What is the location of Graceland University-Lamoni?

Graceland University's residential campus is in Lamoni, a small community in southern Iowa near the Missouri border. Students considering it should expect a small-town setting rather than an urban campus with extensive public transportation.

Lamoni's location makes travel planning especially relevant for students arriving from other states. First-year students may park a car on campus, but a car is not the only way to participate in campus life. Applicants should consider how they would reach internships, appointments, and transportation connections during breaks. Graceland's Independence, Missouri, location is separate from Lamoni; students should confirm which location their intended program uses.

What is the mission and vision of Graceland University-Lamoni?

Graceland describes its educational mission in terms of learning, community, and service. Its affiliation with Community of Christ is part of its institutional identity and history, not a substitute for examining a program's curriculum or requirements.

For prospective students, the practical question is how those stated priorities appear in coursework, campus activities, and opportunities for service. Applicants who want to understand the role of religion in a particular program or campus activity should distinguish the university's affiliation from any requirements attached to that program.