Graceland University-Lamoni

Graceland University-Lamoni is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Lamoni, Iowa, in a rural remote setting. The university enrolls 1,415 students (IPEDS 2023) and carries a quality score of 40.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 38% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 64% (IPEDS 2023).

Graceland University offers nursing programs at both the associate and bachelor's levels. Specific programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, and Geriatric Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level. These programs prepare students for professional licensure and specialized nursing careers.

Located in Lamoni, IA, near the Missouri border, Graceland University serves students from southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Its nursing program focus addresses regional healthcare workforce needs, particularly in rural and underserved communities where trained nursing professionals are in demand.