2021-22 Viewbook

GRACE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

UNIQUELY PREPARED. PASSIONATE PURPOSE.

YOU ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. BEFORE YOU WERE FORMED IN THE WOMB GOD KNEW YOU AND HAD A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE. A PLAN FOR A HOPE AND A FUTURE. A LIFE FILLED WITH PURPOSE. YOUR CALLING AND CAREER PATH WILL BE AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE. WE HAVE INSTRUCTORS THAT WILL HELP YOU ALIGN YOUR PASSIONATE PURPOSE SO THAT YOU CAN CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATE LIFE’S UNCERTAINTIES AND IMPACT THE WORLD WITH CHRIST’S STRENGTH...

UNIQUELY PREPARED TO WALK WITH YOUR CREATOR AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD.

Joshua Turrentine WORSHIP ARTS

Reanna Doonan WORSHIP ARTS

Mikyala Reynolds PSYCHOLOGY

Matthew Schwartz YOUTH MINISTRY

RANKINGS

FINANCIAL

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$2.4M

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100%

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MOST AFFORDABLE PRIVATE COLLEGE IN WEST MICHIGAN - 2019

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SAFEST CAMPUS IN MICHIGAN - 2021

STUDENT REVIEWS

90%

FEEL CONFIDENT THEY WILL FIND A JOB AFTER GRADUATION

INSTITUTIONAL AID AWARDED - 2019

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVE INSTITUTIONAL AID

GRACE NUMBERS IN

FOUNDED

1939

45%

LESS EXPENSIVE ON AVERAGE THAN OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS DATA, GO TO GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/SOURCES

PROUDLY LOCATED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN SINCE

1961

FACULTY

91%

OF STUDENTS SAY THAT PROFESSORS WORK HARD FOR THEIR CLASSES AND CARE ABOUT THEIR STUDENTS

100% OF STUDENTS SAY PROFESSORS ARE ENGAGING AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

STUDENTS A WHOLE NEW FAMILY AWAITS YOU Our community is unique.

Students don’t just make friends - they find family. Our supportive campus allows students to develop great relationships with other students while also getting the mentorship they need from our staff and faculty. It is an experience that prepares each student for their unique purpose and career.

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Every student and faculty member is very accepting of one another. At Grace we are all a family.

Jesse | Grace Sophomore

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There is a wide variety of students at Grace. From the west coast to the east coast, we represent different cultures, styles, and goals...

Anyone can find their type of person at Grace.

Kylie | Grace Senior

ATHLETICS BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOWLING CROSS COUNTRY SOCCER TENNIS TRACK + FIELD VOLLEYBALL

WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE

We love our athletic programs at Grace Christian University.

Our teams compete in regional and national championships each year and the coaching staff is exceptional. On and off the court, our student athletes are prepared to live Christlike lives - preparing for future service to the church and society.

GRACETIGERS.COM

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

38

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENTS KEEPING OUR CAMPUS TRADITIONS ALIVE

Every year our students look forward to taking part in campus events. Over time, some events have become traditions and have made their way into the fabric of our community.

WEEK OF WELCOME PULL APART MALL HUNT PISTONS | TIGERS | WHITECAPS | GRIFFINS | RED WINGS HARVEST PARTY SPRING FORMAL BURGER FRIDAYS MAN-DAY OPEN MIC NIGHTS MISSIONS CONFERENCE

PUERTO RICO ISRAEL TANZANIA​ IRELAND BELIZE

MAKING OUR

MARK

LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE Grace has several global connections giving students options for a wide variety of incredible experiences.

Education in a cross-cultural context presents students with a unique learning experience that ties curriculum content to practical life experiences and fosters a sense of cultural awareness and partnership in God’s work around the world.

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/STUDYABROAD

ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO IN WEST MICHIGAN

EXPLORE

COFFEE

FOOD

Kahawa Café Madcap Coffee Rowster Coffee Ferris Coffee Lyon Street Cafe Lantern Coffee Bar

Yesterdog Shelley’s Kitchen Tacos El Cunado Marge’s Donuts Chick-fil-A Downtown Market

MUSIC + ART

OUTDOORS

CULTURE + HISTORY

Grand Rapids Artprize Grand Rapids Art Museum GR Murals Van Andel Arena The Intersection 20 Monroe Live

11 Beaches within 30 minutes Millennium Park Lake Michigan Kent Trails Endless Hiking Trails Cross Country & Downhill Skiing

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House Grand Rapids Public Museum Gerald R. Ford Museum Frederick Meijer Gardens

CHAPEL WHERE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS

Each week students hear God’s word from ministry leaders, staff, faculty, and other students. It is a powerful time to learn, reflect, and worship.

TEACHING ACT GROUPS WORSHIP

RESIDENT LIFE LIFE AND LEARNING COLLIDE

Our residents’ halls provide a great place to connect with others.

Lifetime friendships are created, memories are made, and minds are sharpened here.

PROGRAMS Things that last are built on a firm foundation. We believe this foundation is Christ. Our biblical core, 30 credits dedicated to biblical and theological studies, provides a firm foundation for students as they pursue their passion and purpose.

Grace’s diverse degree offerings, including dual-degrees in partnership with other local institutions, help prepare students for their unique career paths.

BIBLICAL CORE Biblical Christian Thought Bible Study Methods and Application Christian Mission Christian Worldview Old and New Testament Literature Theology of Christian Formation

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF PROGRAMS & CONCENTRATIONS, VISIT

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/OCPROGRAMS

Three upper level Bible or Theology Courses

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GRACE PROGRAMS Concentrations

BIBLICAL STUDIES Old Testament New Testament

BUSINESS Global Communication Management Marketing

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Legal Studies Network Management

General Ministry

Dental

Global Communication

Medical

Pastoral Ministry

Pharmacy

Women’s Ministry

Veterinary

GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

Criminal Justice

International Business

LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY

Youth Ministry

Adult Development & Aging

AVIATION PARTNERSHIP*

BIOLOGY WITH & Security PRE-PROFESSIONAL Sport Management STUDIES

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

HUMAN SERVICES

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Technology Project Management

CREATIVE WRITING EDUCATION

BUSINESS

Elementary

MUSIC

Accounting

Secondary

Music

Accounting Fraud Investigation

EXERCISE SCIENCE

Technology

Computer Information Systems

HISTORY

PSYCHOLOGY

Computer Science

Worship

Cyber Defense

Global Communication

Digital Forensics

Urban Studies

Finance Human Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL WRITING * See website for more information

ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS STEP 1

STEP 2

Submit a Free Application at

Submit the following to the Enrollment Office

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/APPLY

• Official High School Transcript • Official College Transcripts (if applicable) • Christian Life Assessment

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS STEP 1

Submit the International Application STEP 2

Submit the following documents • Official high school transcripts* • Official college transcripts* (if applicable)

STEP 3

Make a $100 deposit GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/ DEPOSIT

• TOEFL Scores** • Christian Life Assessment • Educator or Adult Friend Reference • Proof of citizenship (passport, visa, birth certificate)

* All international transcripts are to be evaluated course-bycourse from one of the NACES Member Organizations, with the results sent directly to Grace Christian University. ** If English is not your country’s primary language, we require TOEFL test scores.

TOEFL Code for Grace Christian University: 1265; Minimum required scores: 80 for the internet test and 550 for the written test.

STEP 3

Submit Grace’s Statement of Financial Proof along with $100 USD Deposit Before we can issue an I-20, we need the Statement of Financial Proof and an original financial document showing the capacity to pay the full tuition price before beginning classes.

2021-22

TUITION +

FINANCIAL AID We are so happy to offer our students a quality education at such an affordable price. Grace Christian University costs are 59% less expensive than the national average for private education. We charge $745 per credit hour while our room and board ranges from $3405-$4230 depending on your meal plan. That means students who take a full load of 15 credits, live on campus, and take advantage of the full meal plan, will pay only $15,405 per semester.

SCHOLARSHIPS Even though we provide such an affordable education at Grace Christian University, we are also committed to providing scholarship opportunities.

NAME OF AWARD

$2.4M

INSTITUTIONAL AID AWARDED 2019-20

AMOUNT PER YEAR

Early Application (before Oct 15, freshman year only) Visit Scholarship Music Scholarship Junior Achievement Scholarship Church Matching Scholarship Multi-Family Members Scholarship

$500 $1000

$2000-$2400

up to $500 $500 $3000

Dependent of Grace Alumni Scholarship

$1000

Christian Workers Scholarship (GGF)

$4500 - $9000

Christian Workers Scholarship (Non-GGF)

$3000 - $4500

Advantage Scholarship (HS Dual Enrollment)

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/ FINANCIALAID

$1200

One Wyoming Scholarship

AWANA Achievers Scholarship

For more information on Tuition and Financial Aid

$500-$750 $500

Save up to $1200 in Early Application Scholarships

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/ ADMISSIONS For all Scholarship Requirements and to Apply

GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/ SCHOLARSHIPS

WE EXIST TO SERVE YOU AND OFFER A PLACE TO

FIND YOUR VOICE & PURPOSE THROUGH GROWTH IN A HEALTHY & SAFE COMMUNITY

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Aldrich Student Athletic Affairs Center Office

Aletheia Hall Preston Hall

DeWitt Hall

Dining Hall

Walker Hall Enslow Klein Hall Hall

Baker Chapel

The Quad

Berean Hall

Velting Field Bultema Memorial Library O’Hair Administration Building

Main Entrance/ Commons

O’Connor Hall

Vinton Hall

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TODAY CALL (800) 968-1887 GRACECHRISTIAN.EDU/APPLY

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