Grace College and Theological Seminary Acceptance Rate
Winona Lake, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,111
- Admitted
- 3,321
- Yield
- 13.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
Hover or tap the chart to read any year.
Over the 10 years of federal data, Grace College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate has risen from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 80.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,386 to 4,111 (+21%) over that period.
Its 80.8% rate makes Grace College and Theological Seminary more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.5% for women vs 74.7% for men, a 8.8-point gap). Grace College and Theological Seminary has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,386 | 2,713 | 80.1% | 356 |
| 2015–16 | 3,789 | 2,932 | 77.4% | 355 |
| 2016–17 | 4,081 | 3,213 | 78.7% | 398 |
| 2017–18 | 3,969 | 3,258 | 82.1% | 349 |
| 2018–19 | 3,739 | 3,058 | 81.8% | 316 |
| 2019–20 | 2,149 | 1,717 | 79.9% | 363 |
| 2020–21 | 3,984 | 2,974 | 74.6% | 424 |
| 2021–22 | 4,152 | 3,453 | 83.2% | 437 |
| 2022–23 | 4,071 | 3,445 | 84.6% | 445 |
| 2023–24 | 4,111 | 3,321 | 80.8% | 452 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,853 | 2,381 | 83.5% |
| Men | 1,258 | 940 | 74.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 470–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 8% |
How Grace College and compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Grace College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?
Grace College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate is 80.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,321 admitted of 4,111 applicants).
Is Grace College and Theological Seminary test optional?
Grace College and Theological Seminary is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Grace College and Theological Seminary?
Grace College and Theological Seminary received 4,111 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,321.
What SAT score do you need for Grace College and Theological Seminary?
Admitted students at Grace College and Theological Seminary typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Grace College and Theological Seminary getting harder to get into?
Grace College and Theological Seminary has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.1% in 2014–15 to 80.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.grace.edu/.