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Grace College and Theological Seminary SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range970 to 1190
ACT Range21 to 27
Average GPA3.59
Acceptance Rate82.2%

Grace College admits many applicants, but it is still test-required and 96% submit SAT scores. Your goal is to land in the upper half of the SAT range, roughly 1080 to 1190, so your testing supports a solid 3.59 GPA profile.

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Grace College and Theological Seminary facts and stats

Quick Facts

Grace College and Theological Seminary enrolls about 1,795 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Grace College has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 69% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1. Grace College is test-required for admissions.

Location

Winona Lake, IN

Undergrad Enrollment1,795
Freshman Retention77%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio23:1
Graduation Rate69%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Grace College and Theological Seminary application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Grace College requires test scores, so plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year for a retake. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last fall retake that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Grace College is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $31,200, and 91% of students receive financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$31,200
Room and Board$11,710
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid91%
Average Aid Package$19,833
Average Debt at GradN/A

Grace College’s listed cost of attendance is about $42,910, including $31,200 in tuition and fees plus $11,710 for room and board. Financial aid is common, with 91% of students receiving aid. The average aid package is $19,833, which can substantially reduce the amount students and families pay out of pocket.

Student life at Grace College and Theological Seminary

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

51% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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