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Grace University

Grace University is located in Omaha, Nebraska and is a private Bible College. The institution was formerly known as Grace Bible Institute. In 1976, the name of the institution was changed to Grace College of the Bible. The institution achieved university status in 1995, when it came to be known as Grace University.

Grace University offers a wide range of programs in the fields of Christian ministries, psychology, business and technology, nursing, music, communications and intercultural studies. The university has three main academic divisions:

  • Grace College of Continuing Education
  • Grace College of Graduate Studies
  • Grace College of the Bible

The students at Grace University are involved in several student organizations and associations. The athletic teams of Grace University are known as the Royals and participate in sports like volleyball, basketball and soccer.

Campus Location

1311 S 9th St
Omaha, NE 68108-3629
USA
Main Tel: (402) 449-2800
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Grace University Highlights

Where Grace University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Interdenominational religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor7419
Master212
Associate42
1-2 year certificate 1

Grace Students

The student enrollment at Grace was 431 in 2007 (367 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 13,930
Room and board$ 6,350
Books and supplies$ 800
Other$ 3,500

Financial Aid: Grace participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  24

Housing and Meals

Grace provides on-campus housing for 306 of its 367 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Grace Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men63%
Women67%
All66%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Urban Education and Leadership

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

  • Human Development and Family Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (7 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Social Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (5 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (32 awarded)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Youth Ministry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (24 awarded)

  • Counseling Psychology

TRANSPORTATION (3 awarded)

  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Grace with government-defined occupation categories.)

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