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Grace is located in Omaha, Nebraska (a large city). The school is a Interdenominational school. Grace is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Grace is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 405. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 392 and 537. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Grace maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 440 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Grace attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Grace offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Grace University
1311 S 9th St
Omaha, NE 68108-3629
General Phone: (402) 449-2800
Admissions Phone: (402) 449-2831
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 449-2810
http://www.GraceUniversity.edu
Grace awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, urban education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | general studies, social services |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | family studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 2 | registered nursing |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Grace in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 77 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Grace had a total enrollment of 440 students (344 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 86% |
| Part-Time | 14% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 29% |
| Iowa | 27% |
| South Dakota | 10% |
| Kansas | 8% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Grace offers campus housing for 313 of its 344 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 226 | 219 | 97% | 91 | 42% |
| Men | 85 | 80 | 94% | 39 | 49% |
| Women | 141 | 139 | 99% | 52 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 405 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 392 | 537 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 449-2831
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,700 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Grace participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 449-2810
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $44,323 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $37,430 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $33,338 | 6 | $28,896 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $28,943 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $36,566 | 8 | $29,576 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grace Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force)
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