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Grace Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wyoming, MI

$13,800

Avg tuition

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About Grace Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Other Protestant  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Grace Christian University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Wyoming, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,049, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 10 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,800.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

100% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

1k

Students enrolled

55%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

44%

Unknown

26%

Black

18%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

14

Total Online Enrollment

605

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

22% On-campus

78% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 60% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,800 $13,800
Graduate $10,800 $10,800

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $600
On-campus room and board $8,660
On-campus other expenses $2,172
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,614
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,820
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,820

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $25,232 $25,232
Off-campus without family $24,834 $24,834
Off-campus with family $17,220 $17,220

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

52%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,886
State Grant Aid $3,213
Institution Grant Aid $6,329
Pell Grant Aid $4,393

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCCAA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

5

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

6

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

7

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.