Grace College and Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Winona Lake, IN · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 490–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
  • Average net price: $21,680 a year (2022–23)
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Grace College and Theological Seminary GPA requirements

Grace College and Theological Seminary requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Grace College and Theological Seminary hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Grace College and Theological Seminary acceptance rate

Grace College and Theological Seminary admitted 3,814 of 4,643 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Winona Lake, Indiana, with 1,795 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Grace College and Theological Seminary in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing510550610
SAT Math490540590
ACT Composite212427
ACT English202429
ACT Math192327
96% submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores, as Grace College and Theological Seminary reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1119 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Grace College and Theological Seminary looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Grace College and Theological Seminary's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Grace College and Theological Seminary awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,680 a year at Grace College and Theological Seminary in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Grace College and Theological Seminary?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Grace College and Theological Seminary admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does Grace College and Theological Seminary look for?

Grace College and Theological Seminary requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary?

Grace College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,814 of 4,643 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Grace College and Theological Seminary require the SAT or ACT?

No. Grace College and Theological Seminary is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 96% sent SAT scores and 39% sent ACT scores.

What are Grace College and Theological Seminary's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Grace College and Theological Seminary's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Grace College and Theological Seminary?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Grace College and Theological Seminary admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Grace College and Theological Seminary?

A lot: Grace College and Theological Seminary requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Grace College and Theological Seminary consider legacy status?

No. Grace College and Theological Seminary doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Grace College and Theological Seminary give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Grace College and Theological Seminary awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Grace College and Theological Seminary cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,680 a year at Grace College and Theological Seminary in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Grace College and Theological Seminary's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Grace College and Theological SeminaryU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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