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Grace University
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1311 S 9th St
Omaha, NE 68108-3629 |
General information
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(402) 449-2800
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| About this School |
| Grace University is a private Bible college located in Omaha, Nebraska. The university includes three separate colleges: Grace College of the Bible, Grace College of Graduate Studies, and Grace College of Continuing Education.
Founded in 1943, Grace was originally intended as an inter-Mennonite Bible institute where Christian men and women might further their theological training. The ten Mennonite ministers counted as Grace's founders (August Ewert, Albert Ewert, Albert Schultz, Peter Kliewer, Paul Kuhlmann, Harold Burkholder, John Barkman, C.H. Suckau, Solomon Mouttet, and John Tieszen) originally met to discuss relocating the Bible department of the Oklahoma Bible Academy. After several days of prayer they decided that what was really needed was a place of higher education.
Originally called Grace Bible Institute, the school opened in the fall of 1943 with a grand total of 23 students and six professors. No tuition was charged; instead, students performed "30-minute jobs" every day. That changed in 1948 when the Accrediting Association required member schools to charge money. The original tuition was a flat $50 fee.
Grace's original home was in a former Presbyterian Theological Seminary. In less than a year the college was able to purchase Stuntz Hall, 1515 S. 10th St. in Omaha. The current campus includes that lot (the hall, by then known as Old Main, was torn down in the 1990s due to decay and safety concerns) as well as the surrounding city blocks.
From the original three majors offered, Grace has grown to offer 17 undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees. Popular programs include pastoral ministries, psychology, music, and teacher education. Approximately 500 students currently attend.
Grace's facilities include an extensive theological library, a new gym, a newly remodeled teacher education wing, and a LAN connection in every dorm room. As a member of the NCAA, Grace offers sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The Lady Royals Volleyball team was recently named Division II National Champions of the NCAA. In the area of fine arts, there are the Concert Band, the Women's Chorale, the Ambassadors (small student-led performing groups), the Handbell Choir, and most notably the Grace Chorale, which tours regularly across the United States and overseas. Intermural sports are also offered, as well as opportunities for drama. The various dorm halls compete regularly in creative contests, such as who can come up with the most bizarre holiday decorations.
While Grace maintains its Mennonite heritage and has yet to change its doctrinal stance, the college is now officially nondenominational, accepting students from a variety of churches and backgrounds. A majority of the student body hails from the Great Plains. Grace graduates are found all over the globe as pastors, missionaries, teachers, counsellors, businesspeople, musicians, and anything else you can think of. The Alumni Association is very active.
The Mission Statement of Grace University
"Grace University exists to develop servant leaders for the home, the church and the world through excellence in biblically-integrated education and through life change in a personal, discipling environment, all for the glory of God."
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 14,390 | $ 13,930 | $ 13,700 |
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| Out of State | $ 14,390 | $ 13,930 | $ 13,700 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 850 | $ 800 | $ 800 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 5,600 | $ 6,350 | $ 5,350 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,200 | $ 3,500 | $ 3,500 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 5,800 | $ 6,350 | $ 5,800 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,400 | $ 4,400 | $ 4,400 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
27% |
$ 3,031 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
12% |
$ 1,132 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
100% |
$ 5,631 |
| Loans to students |
70% |
$ 4,631 |
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Grace University
Associate degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
| Grace University
Associate degree
General Studies | |
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Aeronautics + Aviation + Aerospace Science and Technology, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. Includes instruction in the technical, business, and general aspects of air transportation systems. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science,... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Counseling Psychology | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
General Studies | |
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Human Development and Family Studies, General | |
A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Pastoral Studies + Counseling | |
A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Religious + Sacred Music | |
A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Religious Education | |
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Social Sciences, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences. |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Urban Education and Leadership | |
A program that focuses on issues and problems specific to the educational needs of populations and communities located in metropolitan, inner city, and related areas and prepares individuals to provide educational services and administrative leadership in urban contexts. Includes instruction in multicultural... |
| Grace University
Bachelor degree
Youth Ministry | |
A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills,... |
| Grace University
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
| Grace University
Masters degree
Bible + Biblical Studies | |
A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. |
| Grace University
Masters degree
Counseling Psychology | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic... |
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