Grace College and Theological Seminary Admission Requirements

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Grace College and Theological Seminary Admission Overview

Grace College and Theological Seminary admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Grace College and Theological Seminary admitted 82.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (A-) and SAT 1000-1200 / ACT 21-27. Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Grace College and Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

82.1%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Grace College and Theological Seminary acceptance rate is 82.1%. Last year, 3,814 of 4,643 applicants were admitted. That is the 26th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Grace College and Theological Seminary and can you get accepted?

Grace College and Theological Seminary is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Grace College and Theological Seminary typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Grace College and Theological Seminary GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.59

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.59

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Grace College and Theological Seminary typically have around a 3.59 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #16 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Grace College and Theological Seminary SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

96%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 490
Composite 1000

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 590
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Grace College and Theological Seminary typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. Grace College and Theological Seminary ranks #20 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Grace College and Theological Seminary
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>90%
1100 to 1200	Avg +	82%-90%
1000 to 1100	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 1000	Below mid-50	<71%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Grace College and Theological Seminary ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

39%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 19
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Grace College and Theological Seminary typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Grace College and Theological Seminary places #17 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Grace College and Theological Seminary without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Grace College and Theological Seminary
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>90%
24 to 27	Avg +	82%-90%
21 to 24	Avg -	71%-82%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<71%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

54% of Grace College and Theological Seminary freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 22% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Grace College and Theological Seminary students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	22%
Top 25% of class	54%
Top 50% of class	80%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Grace College and Theological Seminary admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,054	1,588	4,643
Accepted	2,590	1,223	3,814
Acceptance Rate	85%	77%	82%
Enrolled	259	161	420
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	13%	11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Grace College and Theological Seminary and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Grace College and Theological Seminary application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Grace College and Theological Seminary is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Grace College and Theological Seminary
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1000-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025