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Summary
Grace University is a private institution that was founded in 1943. It has a city setting and the campus size is 20 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Grace University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $22,546 (2011-12).
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Grace University is a Christ-centered college that's all about life change. We offer 16 academic options in our undergraduate program including teacher education, business administration, Christian education, intercultural studies, music, nursing, pastoral ministries and psychology. More importantly, every student graduates from Grace University with a double major in Bible and the professional program of their choice. Our College of Continuing Education offers adult degree completion programs in management and psychology, while our College of Graduate Studies offers master's degrees in Biblical studies and counseling. Grace University is an independent, fully accredited university with 600 students representing more than 25 denominations. |
General Information
| School type | private |
| Year founded | 1943 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian interdenominational |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Grace University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 3. The application fee at Grace University is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 57.0 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 | 57.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 3 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Grace University is 11:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 11:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
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| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Grace University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Grace University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Grace University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Grace University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $22,546 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
