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Close-knit campus
Great Lakes Christian College is a private suburban institution in Lansing, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 130 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,053 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,700.
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News & Alerts
Great Lakes Christian College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (21)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
39%
- •39% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was founded as Great Lakes Bible College in 1949 at Rock Lake, Michigan, near Vestaburg, with a student body of 12.
- •In 1951, the college purchased a nearby farm, which was converted into the first campus.
- •The college subsequently moved to the Dodge Mansion in Lansing in 1958.
- •In 1972, the college purchased 47 acres (19 ha) of land in Delta Township and built the new campus there.
- •In 1992, the College changed its name to Great Lakes Christian College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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