Overview

Grace Christian University is a Comprehensive institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1101 Aldon Street, SW
PO Box 910
Grand Rapids, MI  49509
United States

Contact Mr. Kevin Gilliam
Director of Enrollment
Email: gbc@gbcol.edu
Phone: 616-538-2330
Fax: 616-538-0599

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Lay Ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

158

Applied

53

Accepted

1,009

Enrolled

Female Admissions

83

Females Applied

25

Females Accepted

30%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

75

Males Applied

28

Males Accepted

37%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.03

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Other requirements:	Christian Life Assessment

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 15th	August 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	19	15	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

13,800

Private

Fees

1,200

Full-time student fees

8,660

Room & board

Financial Aid

9,582

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,849

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,551

Avg. Loan Aid

3,718

Avg. Grant Aid

4,217

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,009

Total Undergrad students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.88%
Black or African American	21.5%
White or Caucasian	54.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1%
Asian	1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.5%
Two or more races	2.63%
Other	9.38%

Gender

Male (35.98%)

Female (43.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	53%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Clean-Up Days, Fridays at Grace and Winter Formal

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Missionary Fellowship, Student Activities Committee, Student Council and Campus Ministry Team

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer			No
Tennis	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer			No
Tennis	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

21

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 14

Male - 14

Female - 7