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Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Town · 1,464 students
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$19,932
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$45,411
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on the shores of scenic Winona Lake, Indiana, Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution renowned for its seamless integration of evangelical faith and rigorous academics, particularly within its highly regarded School of Business, School of Education, and robust seminary programs. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, spiritually active community where students participate in vibrant chapel services, mentoring relationships, and outdoor recreation on the lake. Distinctively, Grace is famous for its accelerated, tuition-saving options, allowing students to complete a bachelor's degree in three years or a combined bachelor's and master's degree in just four. Additionally, the college leverages its proximity to Warsaw, Indiana—the "Orthopedic Capital of the World"—to offer students unmatched internship pipelines and career opportunities in orthopedic regulatory affairs and biomedical engineering.

Wikipedia:Grace College & Grace Theological Seminary is a private evangelical Christian college in Winona Lake, Indiana, United States. It comprises seven schools: the School of Ministry Studies, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Science and Engineering, School of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and the School of Professional & Online Education.

Location
Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
107 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,200
Housing & food (on campus)$10,980
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$41,838
Average net price$19,932
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,200
Housing & food (on campus)$10,980
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$41,838
Average net price$19,932
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,998
$30–48k
$12,459
$48–75k
$17,103
$75–110k
$22,963
$110k+
$26,884
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
66%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
67% graduated · 17% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,463
10 yrs after entry$45,411
Debt
Median at graduation$19,500
Monthly payment$207
Middle 50% owe$9k–$26k
90th percentile$31,900
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1119
R 510–610 · M 490–590
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 21–27 · E 20–29 · M 19–27
SAT middle 50%: 1000–1200
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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
23 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$62,574
Independent
19%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,463
After 10 yrs
$45,411
Psychology, General34
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Bible/Biblical Studies20
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries20
Communication and Media Studies16
Design and Applied Arts14
Accounting and Related Services13
Marketing12
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs11
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology9
Human Services, General8
Finance and Financial Management Services8
Special Education and Teaching6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$33M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$7,538/mo
Teaching spend
$7,409
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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