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Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Town · 1,464 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$41,838
Avg net price
$19,932
Room & board
$10,980
Tuition
$31,200
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,998
$30–48k
$12,459
$48–75k
$17,103
$75–110k
$22,963
$110k+
$26,884
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1119
Reading 510610
Math 490590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2127
English 2029
Math 1927
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Grace College and Theological Seminary accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
4-yr on-time completion
66%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
67%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,463
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,411
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,000$25,994
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,900
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$62,574
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
8%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,463
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$33M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$7,538/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,409
Federal loan rate
50%

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