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Grace Christian University

Wyoming, Michigan 49509

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Grace Christian University is a private institution in Wyoming with particular strength in psychology and business.

A small campus of 707 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,663 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,996.

Established
1945
Mascot
Tigers
Type
Private university

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
707Students
15:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$41,663Earnings 10yr
$13,996Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,992
Room & Board$9,540
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$24,637
Average Net Price$13,996
Median Debt at Graduation$24,375
Monthly Payment (10yr)$258

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,048
$30–48K$10,618
$48–75K$11,218
$75–110K$18,203
$110K+$19,185

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

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

8.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

59%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
707
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 24%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.9%
Freshman Retention58.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,450
10 Years$41,663

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Grace Christian University began in 1939 as an evening Bible institute, led by Charles F.
  • In 1945, the program expanded to a day school called Milwaukee Bible Institute, which was founded by John C.
  • In 1953, it was then renamed Milwaukee Bible College as curricular options were added.
  • In 1961, the college moved from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wyoming, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.
  • In 1967, Grace received accreditation from the Association of American Biblical Colleges, now called the Association of Biblical Higher Education.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
112 mi(194 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
122 mi(211 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
141 mi(244 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee112 mi
DTW Detroit128 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare130 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA744 mi · ~21h 30m drive
New York, NY620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Hartford, CT669 mi · ~19h 20m drive
Providence, RI732 mi · ~21h 9m drive
Albany, NY605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Rochester, NY408 mi · ~11h 47m drive
Buffalo, NY345 mi · ~9h 58m drive
Philadelphia, PA582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Harrisburg, PA490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Newark, NJ611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Washington, DC530 mi · ~15h 19m drive
Baltimore, MD535 mi · ~15h 27m drive
Atlanta, GA638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
Charlotte, NC591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Miami, FL1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Orlando, FL1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Tampa, FL1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive
Nashville, TN470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA928 mi · ~26h 49m drive
Richmond, VA572 mi · ~16h 31m drive
Chicago, IL122 mi · ~3h 31m drive
Detroit, MI141 mi · ~4h 4m drive
Minneapolis, MN402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
St. Louis, MO379 mi · ~10h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Indianapolis, IN219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Columbus, OH247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Cleveland, OH227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Milwaukee, WI112 mi · ~3h 14m drive
Dallas, TX925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Houston, TX1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive
Austin, TX1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive
San Antonio, TX1171 mi · ~33h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive
San Francisco, CA1950 mi · ~56h 20m drive
San Diego, CA1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive
Seattle, WA1794 mi · ~51h 50m drive
Portland, OR1824 mi · ~52h 42m drive
Denver, CO1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Phoenix, AZ1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1351 mi · ~39h 2m drive
Honolulu, HI4342 mi · ~125h 26m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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