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Higher EducationIowa, United States501-1000 Employees
Graceland University is a private liberal arts institution in the higher education sector, founded in 1895. It maintains campuses in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Missouri, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The university aims to develop lifelong skills, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate a sense of belonging among students. Based in Lamoni, it operates as a mid-sized private college serving learners in two Midwest communities. In December 2024, Graceland announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on its Lamoni campus, with the program slated to begin in fall 2025. In October 2025, the university announced the hire of Cornell to join its athletics offerings, making Graceland one of the only Iowa colleges to offer that sport alongside Maharishi International University.