Great Lakes Christian College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	81
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Great Lakes Christian College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Great Lakes Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Great Lakes Christian College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Great Lakes Christian College is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Great Lakes Christian College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,220

Cost of attendance at Great Lakes Christian College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,220

Cost of attendance at Great Lakes Christian College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Great Lakes Christian College received on average $10,968 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,968

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	26	68%	$5,234	$136,072
Other Federal Grant	27	71%	$5,272	$142,333
State Grant/Scholarships	18	47%	$2,869	$51,650
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	30	79%	$6,696	$200,882
Total Grant & Scholarships	36	95%	$10,968	$394,865

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Great Lakes Christian College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Great Lakes Christian College students is 29.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.0%.

29.6%

white 31.6% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Great Lakes Christian College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Great Lakes Christian College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

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