Students attend Grace Bible in Wyoming, MI, a small city. The school is proud of its Other Protestant status. Grace Bible is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Grace Bible is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music, media, and liberal arts.
Grace Bible is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 520.
There are 160 students at Grace Bible (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Graduating godly individuals prepared to serve Christ in church and society"
More complete details are provided below.
Grace Bible College
1011 Aldon SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
General Phone: (616) 538-2330
http://www.gbcol.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 15 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religious education, youth ministry, missionary studies, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, theology |
| Media | 4 | digital communications |
| Business And Management | 2 | business |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Music | 1 | various music studies, music, music performance |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Grace Bible in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 2 |
In 2007, Grace Bible had a total enrollment of 160 students (154 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 79% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Grace Bible offers campus housing for 80 of its 154 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wyoming, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 | 89 | 68% | 42 | 47% |
| Men | 39 | 37 | 95% | 22 | 59% |
| Women | 81 | 52 | 64% | 20 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 370 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,620 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 526 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,998 |
Financial Aid:
Grace Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 226500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $38,126 | 3 | $36,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grace Bible Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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