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Grace College And Theological Seminary

Grace College And Theological Seminary

Initially, the Grace Theological Seminary was founded in 1937 by some evangelical Christian leaders. The Grace College was established in 1948 and it originated as a two-year College. This theologically conservative institute was established on the same campus and it offered undergraduate degrees in the fields of arts and sciences. The Grace College and Theological Seminary is divided into the following academic schools:

  • School of Adult and Community Education
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Ministry Studies
  • School of Music

The athletics teams of Grace College and Theological Seminary participate in a wide variety of sports including soccer, tennis, basketball, softball, golf, and cross country. The teams are known as the Lancers. The "Grace Magazine" is published every quarter by the students of the institute.

Overview of Grace College And Theological Seminary

Grace College And Theological Seminary is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Winona Lake, IN. The school is officially a Brethren Church school. Grace College And Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about Grace College And Theological Seminary is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study design and therapy and counseling.

Grace College And Theological Seminary Selectivity

The admissions department at Grace College And Theological Seminary does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 590 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,404 students (1,268 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Grace College And Theological Seminary serves primarily full-time students. The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-Central College Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Grace College And Theological Seminary

Grace College And Theological Seminary
200 Seminary Dr
Winona Lake, IN 46590-1274
General Phone: (574) 372-5100
http://www.grace.edu

Grace College And Theological Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy130bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling and ministries, ministry, youth ministry, missionary studies
Education And Teaching52elementary school teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, music teaching, Spanish teaching, art education, physical education teaching, ...
Business And Management52non-profit management, business management, accounting, MIS, business, finance, marketing, international business
Therapy And Counseling51counseling psychology, psychology
Design15graphic design, illustration
Liberal Arts12English, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, sociology, history, German language, history courses, French language
Media8communication studies, journalism
Security And Law Enforcement7criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6health and physical education, sports and fitness management
Science4biology, physical sciences
Computer Science And Engineering3information technology
Family And Social Work2social work
Music1music performance
Office And Administration0administrative assistant
Mathematics0statistics, mathematics
Photography And Commercial Art0drawing

Number of programs and degrees for Grace College And Theological Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree21050
Associate's degree752
Master's degree374
Doctor's degree132
First-professional degree81

Student Body

In 2007, Grace College And Theological Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,404 students (1,268 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men31%
Women69%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate83%
Graduate14%
First Professional2%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black11%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1933%
20-2122%
22-249%
25-298%
30-346%
35-396%
40-498%
50-645%
65+0%

Grace College And Theological Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %

Grace College And Theological Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Grace College And Theological Seminary offers campus housing for 747 of its 1,268 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Winona Lake, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

Grace College And Theological Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,53786656%28132%
Men46926857%8833%
Women1,06859856%19332%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal460590
SAT Math460600
ACT Verbal2028
ACT Math1926
ACT Composite2128

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT59%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT58%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Grace College And Theological Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 19,424
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 19,424
Room and board$ 6,360
Room charge$ 3,280
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,080
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,200

Financial Aid:
Grace College And Theological Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180000)

Grace College And Theological Seminary Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4211

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$55,7314$50,681
Associate professoracademic year15$45,8435$49,801
Assistant professoracademic year4$31,9492*
All faculty totalacademic year42$49,93411$48,590

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Grace College And Theological Seminary Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballMid-Central College Conference
BaseballMid-Central College Conference
TrackMid-Central College Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total114128242
Track223860
Basketball152035
Baseball30030
All Other Sports4770117

Grace College And Theological Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Grace College And Theological Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Grace College And Theological Seminary Apart:

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Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Grace College And Theological Seminary Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Grace College And Theological Seminary % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Grace College And Theological Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Grace College And Theological Seminary Male % of student body
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Grace College And Theological Seminary % of degrees in design
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Grace College And Theological Seminary % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Grace College And Theological Seminary Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Brethren Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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