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Great Lakes Christian College

Lansing, Michigan 48917-1299

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1949
Type
Private college
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
130Students
13:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$31,053Earnings 10yr
$18,700Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,990
Room & Board$10,000
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$29,664
Average Net Price$18,700
Median Debt at Graduation$18,779
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,032
$30–48K$17,294
$48–75K$15,589
$75–110K$18,664
$110K+$25,214

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

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.0%/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)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
130
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
62%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 24%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.9%
Freshman Retention39.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,240
10 Years$31,053

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Volleyball

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

93Average

Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
86 mi(149 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
164 mi(284 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
167 mi(289 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit75 mi
MKE Milwaukee166 mi
CLE Cleveland171 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA691 mi · ~19h 58m drive
New York, NY566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Hartford, CT615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Providence, RI678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Albany, NY552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Syracuse, NY430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Rochester, NY356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Pittsburgh, PA288 mi · ~8h 19m drive
Harrisburg, PA436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Newark, NJ557 mi · ~16h 5m drive
Washington, DC478 mi · ~13h 49m drive
Baltimore, MD482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Atlanta, GA622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Charlotte, NC558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Raleigh, NC579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
Miami, FL1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Orlando, FL999 mi · ~28h 52m drive
Tampa, FL1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
Nashville, TN470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
Richmond, VA524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
Chicago, IL164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Detroit, MI86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Minneapolis, MN456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
St. Louis, MO407 mi · ~11h 45m drive
Kansas City, MO577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Columbus, OH211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Cleveland, OH174 mi · ~5h 2m drive
Milwaukee, WI167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Dallas, TX955 mi · ~27h 35m drive
Houston, TX1077 mi · ~31h 7m drive
Austin, TX1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
San Antonio, TX1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive
Los Angeles, CA1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive
San Francisco, CA2004 mi · ~57h 54m drive
San Diego, CA1893 mi · ~54h 41m drive
Seattle, WA1847 mi · ~53h 21m drive
Portland, OR1878 mi · ~54h 15m drive
Denver, CO1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
Phoenix, AZ1615 mi · ~46h 39m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1405 mi · ~40h 35m drive
Honolulu, HI4396 mi · ~127h drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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