Grace is located in Omaha, NE (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 religion and philosophy.
The school does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Grace had 431 enrolled students in 2007.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Grace has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Grace 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
http://www.GraceUniversity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | bible studies, missionary studies, youth ministry, religious music, religious education, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, urban education |
| Business And Management | 13 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies, social services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | registered nursing |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Grace in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Grace had a total enrollment of 431 students (367 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
Grace offers campus housing for 306 of its 367 (full-time) students.
(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 | 297 | 195 | 66% | 126 | 65% |
| Men | 94 | 59 | 63% | 47 | 80% |
| Women | 203 | 136 | 67% | 79 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,930 |
| Room and board | $ 6,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Grace participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 6 |
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 | 4 | $49,424 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $42,475 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $35,763 | 3 | $37,177 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $33,018 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $39,308 | 6 | $36,562 |
*: 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 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | 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 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
Has ROTC (air force)
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