School Overview
Grace Christian University, located in Wyoming, MI (near Grand Rapids, MI), is a privately owned and operated Christian college. The college is unique among Christian colleges in that it is a fundamentalist Christian education institution that subscribes to the premillennial Mid-Acts Dispensational tradition. It is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and bachelor’s degrees and holds national accreditation through the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
Grace Christian University is directly affiliated with the Grace Gospel Fellowship, a denominational organization for Grace Ministries International, a large missionary group of the “Grace Movement”. The college’s affiliation with the Grace Gospel Fellowship is voluntary – the college is still an independent higher education organization.
According to the Grace Christian University website, each degree program found at Grace consists of three major components, including:
- General education courses
- Biblical and theological studies
- A vocational major
Grace Christian University seeks to ensure that each student graduates with great achievements in the following four domains:
- Knowing – increase their knowledge of God’s word and God’s general revelation
- Being – fbecome a person of strong character who can apply God’s Word to their lives
- Doing – establish skills for living and working in the world (communication, life skills, working with others)
- Serving – develop a heart of compassion and concern through their service to the school, church, and society
Athletics is an important part of the culture and student life at Grace Christian University. The college sponsors Grace Tiger men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams in various sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, track & field, cross country, tennis, and bowling. The college is a member of the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The men’s basketball program at Grace Christian University is well-known for having won 7 national championships between 1994 and 2012. The college also has a well developed intramural athletics program where all of the college’s students can participate in sports such as golf, table tennis, skiing, soccer, tennis, racquetball, golf, handball, volleyball and wallyball.
Graduating Godly Individuals Prepared to Serve Christ in Church and Society.
-Grace Christian University Mission Statement
Grace Bible College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (616) 538-2330 |
| Website: | www.gbcol.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.gbcol.edu/admissions/traditional/application |
| Address: | 1011 Aldon SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,012 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 312 (31% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $12,644 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $12,644 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,291 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Grace Bible College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Grace Bible College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 8 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Grace Bible College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 2 | 4 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Grace Bible College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,644 |
| Out-of-state | $12,644 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,200 |
| Out-of-state | $8,200 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 140 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 134 | 96% | $8,291 |
| Student loan aid | 106 | 76% | $7,346 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 731 | 88% | $6,739 |
| Federal student loans | 678 | 82% | $7,683 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Grace Bible College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Grace Bible College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 313 | 119 | 194 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 80% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 31% | 39% | 26% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Grace Bible College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,012 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,000 |
| Graduate enrollment | 12 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Grace Bible College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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