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Grace Christian University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

99:1

Religious affliation

Other Protestant

Mission Statement

Graduating Godly individuals prepared to serve Christ in church and society

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$15,240

Out of state

$15,240
Graduate

In state

$11,240

Out of state

$11,240

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 52.0% $4,852
State/local grants 53.0% $3,913
Institutional grants 81.0% $6,533
Loans 65.0% $6,975

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$8,830 per year

Books & Supplies

$600 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,172 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Lay Ministry
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
  • Psychology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Psychology, General
      • A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
    • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Religious Education
      • A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Lay Ministry
      • A program that prepares non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Business Administration and Management, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Organizational Leadership
      • A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
      • A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction in higher education economics and finance; policy and planning studies; curriculum; faculty and labor relations; higher education law; college student services; research on higher education; institutional research; marketing and promotion; and issues of evaluation, accountability and philosophy. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
99.66%
  • Apply 293
  • Accepted 292
  • Attend 112

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
59%
Male Students
41%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian51.5%
  2. Black23.18%
  3. Not Specified11.25%
  4. Hispanic/Latino6.21%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities4.37%
  6. Asian2.04%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native1.16%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.29%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,588

Undergraduate students

1,499

Graduate students

89

Full Time Students
62%
Part Time Students
38%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Cross Country
  • Tennis
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Cross Country
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Cross Country
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Tennis
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