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Summary
Grace College and Seminary is a private institution that was founded in 1948. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,310, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 150 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Grace College and Seminary's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), 46. Its tuition and fees are $23,290 (2012-13).
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Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies Biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing of service. As a school we are known for our commitment to intentional spiritual growth of our students. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Religious affiliation | Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $8,324,747 |
Applying
When applying to Grace College and Seminary, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due April 1. The application fee at Grace College and Seminary is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 95.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 95.1% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | April 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Grace College and Seminary is 25:1, and the school has 42.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Grace College and Seminary include: Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management; Business Administration and Management, General; Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other; Counseling Psychology; and Elementary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.5 percent.
Student Life
Grace College and Seminary has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,310, with a gender distribution of 43.4 percent male students and 56.6 percent female students. At this school, 61.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 39.0 percent of students live off campus. Grace College and Seminary is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,616 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Grace College and Seminary offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Grace College and Seminary also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Grace College and Seminary, 88 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Grace College and Seminary.
| Students who have cars on campus | 88% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Grace College and Seminary, 96.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,465.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $23,290 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,454 (2012-13) |
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