Grace College Admissions

Grace College Admissions Overview:

Grace College has an acceptance rate of 79%, making it accessible to most applicants. Students with good grades and test scores have a pretty good chance of being admitted to the school. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application (online or through the mail), scores from the SAT or ACT, and official high school transcripts. For more information, and to contact the admissions office with any questions, visit the school's website. Campus visits are always welcome.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Grace College Acceptance Rate: 79%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 580
  • SAT Math: 460 / 580
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 21 / 27
  • ACT English: 20 / 28
  • ACT Math: 19 / 27
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Grace College Description:

Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private Christ-centered liberal arts college associated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. Chapel is required of all undergraduate students. The school's 165-acre campus is located in Winona Lake, Indiana, about 45 minutes northwest of Fort Wayne. Students at Grace College can choose from over 50 undergraduate degree programs from the college's four schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Ministry Studies, School of Music and School of Adult and Community Education. Students come from roughly 40 states and 20 countries. In athletics, the Grace College Lancers compete in the NAIA Mid-Central College Conference. Popular sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, and basketball.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,300 (1,901 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
• 78% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $23,120
• Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,404
• Other Expenses: $1,000
• Total Cost: $33,524

Grace College Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 96%
  • Loans: 72%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $14,225
  • Loans: $7,069

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, Elementary Education, Graphic Design, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 57%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 61%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross Country
• Women's Sports: Track and Field, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Grace College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.grace.edu/about/mission-values

"Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service."