We are a university grounded in the liberal arts and dedicated to providing the progressive academic needs of the 21st century student.
Since 1895, Ƶ 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.
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Ƶ creates learning communities where students develop their potential for meaningful and productive lives.
Ƶ will become a recognized educational leader, inspiring and empowering persons for transformational service and leadership.
Ƶ values learning, wholeness and community. Ƶ encourages the development of these values for the enrichment of lives and the betterment of the world.
We believe in the lifelong process of the open and free pursuit of truth.
We believe that the development of the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual dimensions of all persons is necessary for healthy and fulfilling lives.
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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Enrolled students
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Student to faculty ratio
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Academic programs
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Ƶ was founded over 125 years ago after land was generously gifted by a group of Lamoni church members in order to build a college.
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 Ƶ, you’ll never be just a number.
Established in 1895, Ƶ has always strived to maintain the highest academic integrity possible. The university undergoes a rigorous accreditation process on a regular basis.
Below are Ƶ’s current accreditations.
Ƶ has been accredited by the(HLC) since 1920. Ƶ’s accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2017, and the next reaffirmation is scheduled for 2027.
Ƶ’s online programs have been approved by the State of Iowa to participate in the(-鴡).
NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education, and Ƶ has been a member since February 2016. Membership requires annual renewal, which takes place each February.
Ƶ is approved to operate in Missouri by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
Ƶ’s teacher undergraduate education program is approved by the(ٰ).
IDOE approval was most recently renewed November 16, 2016, after an April 2016 review. It expires in 2022-23 when Ƶ will participate in an on-site renewal evaluation.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Ƶ is accredited by the. 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)887.6791.
The master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
The baccalaureate degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa and Missouri State Boards of Nursing.
Whether you’re studying on campus or online, Ƶ offers three different places to learn.
2026 Best Regional Colleges – Midwest (2012-26)
Ranked #3: Best MSN Program in Iowa
2025 Champions of Character Five-Star Silver Institution
Ranked #6: Most Popular Colleges in Iowa
2026 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs
Ranked #6: Top Online Master’s Degree Programs in Iowa for 2025
Ranked #3: Top Nurse Educator Certificate Online Programs for 2024
Ranked #21: Best Online Master’s in Religious Studies for 2025
Ranked #12: Best Online Nursing Certificate Programs for 2024
Ranked #21: Best Online Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs for 2024
Top 10 Affordable MS Programs in Nutrition
Ranked #1: 2023 Top Ranked Online AGNP Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
2023: Recognized as a Green College
Regional Universities Midwest – 2025
Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – 2025
Best Online Bachelor’s Business Programs – 2025
Best online Master’s in Nursing Programs – 2025
Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing – 2025
Top Performers on Social Mobility – 2025
Best Colleges in America (2023)
Ranked #6: Best Online DNP Programs
Ranked #23: Best Colleges in Iowa
Ranked #9: Best Online Colleges in Iowa
Ranked #6: 2020 Best Online Colleges in Iowa
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Ranked #2: Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Iowa (2024)
Ranked #1: Best Online RN-BSN Program in Missouri (2022)
Ranked #38: 100 Best Nursing Schools in the Plains 2019
Ranked #9: 40 Best Nursing Schools in Missouri 2019
2020 Nursing Diversity Champion
2017 Top Online Master’s Degree Nursing Program
2024 – Ranked #7 – Best Online Colleges in Iowa
2024 – Ranked #20 – Best Online Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership Degree Programs
2024 – Ranked #24 – Most Affordable Online Master’s Degree Programs of 2024
Ranked #4: Best Online Organizational Leadership Degree
Ranked #10: Best Online DNP Programs for Nurse Practitioners
Vegan Report Card – A+ Dean’s List
Ranked #2 – Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs
Ranked #1 – Online AGNP Post-Master’s Certificate Program
Ranked #7 – Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Programs
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1,104
Enrolled students
Fall 2024 Fact Book (all undergrad & grad)
99%
Receive financial aid
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41
Academic programs
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Pre-professional programs
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25
Undergraduate majors
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Master's degrees
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Ƶ, founded in 1895, is a private, four-year liberal arts university.
Recognized byThe Princeton Review as a “Best in the Midwest” (2012-2025).
Academic Programs: More than 40 academic programs, including eight pre-professional programs, 25 undergraduate majors, six master’s degrees, a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Online Programs: Ƶ offers online degree programs to over 326 students in nursing, business, and religion.
Student to faculty ratio: 12:1 for all undergraduate locations; 14:1 for Lamoni Campus
Faculty: All Ƶ Locations: 72 full-time faculty, 75 percent with a PhD or other terminal degree.
Students: All Ƶ locations: 1,054 FTE (IPEDS calculation for Full-Time Equivalent)
Housing: Students are members of 16“Houses”
Student Clubs and Organizations: 34
Lamoni: 39 states and 29 countries
Graduate: 36 states and 4 countries
Financial Aid: 99 percent of residential students on the Lamoni campus receive aid of any type from any source.
Ƶhas several notable alumni who have made a remarkable impact on their communities.
Access: Each room has internet and cable TV hookups, and each main lounge in the Residence Halls has a printer. Wireless internet is available in all housing and public buildings on campus. In addition, 249 lab computers are available to students.
Radio Station: KBUZ (Listen Here)
: Member of the (NAIA), Ƶ’s men and women athletes compete in 23varsity teams in the (HEART). Flag Football competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
SkillPath: More than 215,000 people annually attendand CompuMaster seminars provided by the Ƶ Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning.
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