Grace Christian University
Grace Christian University is an Evangelical college in Grand Rapids whose courses are centered around The Bible and ministry experience. GCU is home to over 20 undergraduate degree programs encompassing both Biblical studies and general education courses as well as a vocational major. Every GCU student is required to engage in community service at local charities or churches and the University also sponsors mission trips throughout the country. Chapel attendance is mandatory although students may seek occasional exemptions by submitting a chapel conflict form.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Other Protestant
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,031
Total Number of Undergrads
969
Classroom Sizes
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,321 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,321 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,323
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,852
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,533
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,975
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$220
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
4
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
56%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,500
What Students Are Saying
1. Godly atmosphere
2. Amazing students and staff
3. Great classes
2. Amazing students and staff
3. Great classes
Elizabeth from Livonia, MI
Nice and small. Christian oriented with a chapel and a small community. Offers different degrees where you can commute to other colleges for classes.
Natalie from Wyoming, MI
Grace Bible College is a wonderful college. It has a family feel to it, has amazing opportunities to do different things with your major, and is solely focused on teaching students how to honor God with what students do in their lives. Grace Bible College offers a variety of majors, from business to pastoral, accounting to music, and psychology to a soon to be criminal justice program.
Jonathan from Wittenberg, WI
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