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Colleges / Grace College

Grace College

Winona Lake, IN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate78%

Grace College Admissions

Grace College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 78% of applicants get into Grace College each year. Last year, 4,204 students applied to Grace College and 3,299 were admitted.

Reach out to Grace College's admissions department for more information on applying.

Grace College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Grace College's admissions stats.

Grace College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 22%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 63%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 58%
Waitlist No

Grace College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Grace College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action Yes November 1
Regular Decision Yes 3 1

Applying Early to Grace College?


Grace College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1.

Some students apply early because they believe it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Grace College Admissions


Transferring to Grace College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Grace College

Grace College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Grace College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Grace College

What does Grace College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Application Essay Very Important
Recommendation(s) Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Academic GPA Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Class Rank Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Interview Considered
Talent/Ability Considered

Make sure to check with Grace College for more information on admission factors.

Grace College Application Requirements

To apply to Grace College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Grace College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Interview
Other Requirements personal statement of faith
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Grace College?

Students admitted to Grace College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 77% submitted a class rank. At Grace College 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Grace College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA
3.75 and 3.99
3.50 and 3.74
3.25 and 3.49
3.00 and 3.24
2.50 and 2.9
2.00 and 2.49

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Grace College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Grace College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 63% of Grace College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 58% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Grace College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Grace College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Grace College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Grace College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Grace College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Applicants should hear back by August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Grace College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Grace College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Grace College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Grace College.

Does Grace College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Grace College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Grace College?

✅ Grace College is not test optional.

What is Grace College's acceptance rate?

✅ Grace College has an acceptance rate of 78%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Grace College?

❌ Grace College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Grace College?

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Grace College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

78%

How hard is it to get into Grace College? Grace College is a somewhat selective institution. The Grace College acceptance rate is 78%. This means that the institution accepts 78 out of every 100 applicants.

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Grace College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Mar 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Grace College is Mar 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Grace College is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Grace College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

Not available

Grace College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.59

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Grace College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.59. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,587

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

78%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$25,044

Out-of-State

$25,044

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 1
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