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Great Lakes Christian College

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Great Lakes Christian College

Lansing, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches

Real cost

Average price after aid $15,524 a year

Median debt at graduation: $18,779 (all students)

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Great Lakes Christian College is a small Christian college in Lansing, Michigan, affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. Its handbook requires weekly chapel for credit, every bachelor's student takes a Bible and theology major or minor, and full-time students complete 15 hours of service each semester.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “As a Christian academic community, Great Lakes Christian College integrates Biblical studies into every aspect of its curriculum and community life.”

    Source: glcc.edu

  • “Great Lakes Christian College views service as a vital part of the mission of preparing servant-leaders for the church and world.”

    Source: glcc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time students earn chapel credit for attending, and a satisfactory chapel grade is needed to receive a diploma.

Source: glcc.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel, and small groups meet on Fridays at 11 a.m.

Source: glcc.edu
Where do I find community?

Students may choose a small group to join, and the college encourages involvement in a local church.

Source: glcc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Full-time students serve in churches, para-church organizations and the community, and each spring the college holds two Weeks of Outreach.

Source: glcc.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
39 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.36%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,162

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

45 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is stated to be every week; once a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.”
      Chapel is held every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel credit is required: full-time students must earn a Satisfactory chapel grade for 6 semesters (bachelor's). Attendance standard is 75% of combined chapel and small group sessions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty Handbook 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Faculty-Handbook-v.-9.17.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “to receive a diploma all full-time students must receive a “Satisfactory” chapel grade a specific number of semesters”
      Full-time students must earn a Satisfactory chapel grade for a set number of semesters to receive a diploma (six for a bachelor's degree).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship gatherings are listed among campus events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship gatherings Prayer and discussion groups Intramural activities”
      Worship gatherings and prayer and discussion groups are listed among campus events, with no frequency given.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer and discussion groups are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship gatherings Prayer and discussion groups Intramural activities”
      Worship gatherings and prayer and discussion groups are listed among campus events, with no frequency given.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.”
      Chapel is held every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Every bachelor's student takes the Bible & Theology Major or Minor. The minor (the least required) names eight Bible and theology courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The bachelor’s degrees require completion of the General Education Requirements, the Bible & Theology Major or Minor”
      Every bachelor's degree requires the Bible & Theology Major or Minor.
      “BT 100 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation 3 BT 110 Christian Faith 3 BT 210 Jesus of Nazareth 3 BT 350 Scripture & Christian Living 3 NT 210 New Testament 1 3 NT 211 New Testament 2 3 OT 210 Old Testament 1 3 OT 211 Old Testament 2 3”
      The Bible & Theology Minor lists eight named Bible and theology courses, including two New Testament and two Old Testament courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (The minor required of all bachelor's students includes New Testament 1 and 2 and Old Testament 1 and 2.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BT 100 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation 3 BT 110 Christian Faith 3 BT 210 Jesus of Nazareth 3 BT 350 Scripture & Christian Living 3 NT 210 New Testament 1 3 NT 211 New Testament 2 3 OT 210 Old Testament 1 3 OT 211 Old Testament 2 3”
      The Bible & Theology Minor lists eight named Bible and theology courses, including two New Testament and two Old Testament courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a Christian academic community, Great Lakes Christian College integrates Biblical studies into every aspect of its curriculum and community life.”
      The academic catalog states that Biblical studies are integrated into every aspect of the curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Graduates who have completed the required Bible & Theology Major will be able to”
      A Bible & Theology Major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe in the full and final inspiration of the Bible to the extent that it is the infallible Word of God”
      The student handbook publishes the college's Doctrinal Statement, which begins with the inspiration of Scripture.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

73 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (2 people listed: the Dean of Students and the Outreach Ministries Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brian Baldwin, BA, MDiv, DMin Dean of Students”
      Brian Baldwin is the Dean of Students, listed in the faculty and staff directory.
      “Judy Beavers, BRE Outreach Ministries Director & Piano Instructor”
      Judy Beavers is the Outreach Ministries Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One annual Restoration Appreciation Week of lectures.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Restoration Appreciation Week | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/about-us/restoration-appreciation-week · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Discover the rich heritage of the Restoration Movement at Great Lakes Christian College as we host our annual Restoration Appreciation Week.”
      The college hosts an annual Restoration Appreciation Week of lectures on faith and heritage.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Every student is assigned to a weekly small group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student may choose a small group in which to participate.”
      Each student chooses a small group to join; small groups meet on Fridays.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GLCC encourages all students to become involved in a local church.”
      The college encourages every student to be involved in a local church.
    2. Spiritual Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The college partners with many congregations in the Lansing area”
      The college partners with many congregations in the Lansing area.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Outreach Ministries Director office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Judy Beavers, BRE Outreach Ministries Director & Piano Instructor”
      Judy Beavers is the Outreach Ministries Director.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

85 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Service Ministries office with a Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Director of Service Ministries and a field observer”
      Service hours are evaluated by the Director of Service Ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Full-time students must earn 15 hours of service per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Full time students serve in various ministries and organizations (in churches, para-church organizations, and within the community)”
      Full-time students serve in churches, para-church organizations and the community.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Short-term mission trips in two spring Weeks of Outreach.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each spring, GLCC pauses classes for two dedicated Weeks of Outreach, allowing students to serve on short-term mission trips”
      Each spring, classes pause for two Weeks of Outreach that include short-term mission trips.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Partnerships with many congregations and ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The college partners with many congregations in the Lansing area”
      The college partners with many congregations in the Lansing area.
      “Opportunities include church ministries, nonprofits, and community programs.”
      Service opportunities include church ministries, nonprofits and community programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A cross-cultural ministry concentration and mission trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students in the Cross-Cultural Ministry Concentration are provided with the basic, specialized, and practical skills”
      A Cross-Cultural Ministry Concentration includes a 12-credit immersion course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (3)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KINGDOM MISSION: Graduates will be able to articulate God’s mission in the world”
      A core competency is Kingdom mission: graduates articulate God's mission in the world.
    2. Faculty Handbook 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Faculty-Handbook-v.-9.17.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Great Lakes Christian College views service as a vital part of the mission of preparing servant-leaders for the church and world.”
      The college describes service as part of its mission of preparing servant-leaders for the church and world.
    3. Spiritual Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This requirement aligns with GLCC’s commitment to biblical higher education and service.”
      The service requirement is described as aligned with the college's commitment to biblical higher education and service.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held every week in Woodard Chapel, and full-time students must earn chapel credit for six semesters to receive a diploma.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.”
      Chapel is held every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.
    2. Faculty Handbook 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Faculty-Handbook-v.-9.17.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “to receive a diploma all full-time students must receive a “Satisfactory” chapel grade a specific number of semesters”
      Full-time students must earn a Satisfactory chapel grade for a set number of semesters to receive a diploma (six for a bachelor's degree).
  • Every bachelor's degree includes the Bible & Theology Major or Minor, and the minor requires New Testament and Old Testament courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Undergrad-Academic-Catalog-r.-8.26.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The bachelor’s degrees require completion of the General Education Requirements, the Bible & Theology Major or Minor”
      Every bachelor's degree requires the Bible & Theology Major or Minor.
      “BT 100 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation 3 BT 110 Christian Faith 3 BT 210 Jesus of Nazareth 3 BT 350 Scripture & Christian Living 3 NT 210 New Testament 1 3 NT 211 New Testament 2 3 OT 210 Old Testament 1 3 OT 211 Old Testament 2 3”
      The Bible & Theology Minor lists eight named Bible and theology courses, including two New Testament and two Old Testament courses.
  • Full-time students complete 15 hours of service each semester, and the college has a Service Ministries office with a director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Full time students serve in various ministries and organizations (in churches, para-church organizations, and within the community)”
      Full-time students serve in churches, para-church organizations and the community.
      “Director of Service Ministries and a field observer”
      Service hours are evaluated by the Director of Service Ministries.

Concerns

  • The spiritual life staff listed in the directory are the Dean of Students and the Outreach Ministries Director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brian Baldwin, BA, MDiv, DMin Dean of Students”
      Brian Baldwin is the Dean of Students, listed in the faculty and staff directory.
      “Judy Beavers, BRE Outreach Ministries Director & Piano Instructor”
      Judy Beavers is the Outreach Ministries Director.
  • Worship gatherings and prayer groups are listed as campus events with no set weekly schedule.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Worship gatherings Prayer and discussion groups Intramural activities”
      Worship gatherings and prayer and discussion groups are listed among campus events, with no frequency given.
  • The residence halls are described only by name.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The women’s dormitory on campus is Matthews Hall.”
      The women's residence hall is Matthews Hall.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Great Lakes Christian College

  • Address: 6211 W. Willow Highway, Lansing, MI 48917
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: glcc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, glcc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Spiritual Life | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students receive .5 academic credits per semester for attending Chapel (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.) and Small Groups (Fridays at 11 a.m.).”
    Chapel is held Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and small groups Fridays at 11 a.m. (chapel and small groups earn credit).
  2. Faculty & Staff Directory | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/faculty-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Judy Beavers, BRE Outreach Ministries Director & Piano Instructor”
    Judy Beavers is the Outreach Ministries Director.
  3. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Director of Service Ministries and a field observer”
    Service hours are evaluated by the Director of Service Ministries.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Small GroupsOn campus
    Fridays at 11 a.m.
    Small groups where each student chooses a group; attendance counts toward the chapel credit.
    glcc.edu, glcc.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Campus worship gatherings
    Worship gatherings are listed among campus events.
    glcc.edu

Other 1

  • Restoration Appreciation Week
    Annual, in October
    A week of public lectures on the Restoration heritage of the college.
    glcc.edu

Service 2

  • Weeks of Outreach
    Each spring
    Two weeks when classes pause so students can serve on short-term mission trips and ministry projects.
    glcc.edu
  • Cross-Cultural Ministry Immersion
    A 12-credit immersion course in the Cross-Cultural Ministry Concentration.
    glcc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday11:00 AMWoodard Chapel · Chapel (corporate worship) during the academic year; recorded from the handbook and the spiritual life page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | Great Lakes Christian Collegeglcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Student-Handbook-v7.14.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel is every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.”
    Chapel is held every week at 11 a.m. in Woodard Chapel.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$12,510
$30,001–$48,000$16,854
$48,001–$75,000$14,394
$75,001–$110,000$18,309
Over $110,000$21,553

Full cost of attendance before aid: $30,311 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
130
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 61% · Women 39%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
29%
Total students130
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,524
Cost of attendance (per year)$30,311
Median federal debt at graduation$18,779
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
36%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
36%
First-year retention49%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$31,053
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$30
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,012 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants53%

Value index: 46 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies36%
Psychology24%
Business24%
Family and consumer sciences8%
Communication4%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates9%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older10%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,931
Students per faculty member14 to 1
Faculty who are full-time27%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$8,100IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceCapital Region International Airport (LAN)About 3 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)About 75 miles away
Town population113,023Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreDetroitAbout 82 miles away · about 1 hour 50 minutes by car
Typical weather24°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lansing Capital City Airport, MI, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Great Lakes Christian College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life, Great Lakes Christian College: 0.1 miGreat Lakes Christian College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Great Lakes Christian College a Christian college?
Yes. Great Lakes Christian College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.
What is Great Lakes Christian College’s Compass Score?
66 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Great Lakes Christian College?
Chapel is listed at Woodard Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 170091
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
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