Grace Mission University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,240

12.5% growth from 2021

2020 Default Rate

16.7%

on Student Loans

2020 Acceptance Rate

50%

4 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

342

74% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

83.3%

10 Graduates

About

Grace Mission University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Grace Mission University were Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (9 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 13 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Grace Mission University. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Grace Mission University is $3,240, which is $−11,701 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grace Mission University was 16.7%, corresponding to 2 out of the 12 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Grace Mission University is $3,240, which is $11,702 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2022, 54% of undergraduate students attending Grace Mission University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,240

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Grace Mission University was $3,240. The cost of tuition at Grace Mission University is $−11,702 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Grace Mission University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Grace Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,305

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Grace Mission University was of $10,305 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Grace Mission University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54% of undergraduate students at Grace Mission University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 42.6% with respect to 2021, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Grace Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.7%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Grace Mission University was 16.7%, which represents 2 out of the 12 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Grace Mission University received 4 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 96.3% annual growth. Out of those 4 applicants, 2 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50% acceptance rate.

There were 342 students enrolled at Grace Mission University in 2022.

Grace Mission University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

Accepted Out of 4

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Grace Mission University was 50% (2 admissions from 4 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 82.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by 96.3%, while admissions declined by 97.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Grace Mission University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Grace Mission University had a total enrollment of 342 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Grace Mission University is 253 students and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Grace Mission University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Grace Mission University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.9% Asian and 9.06% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Grace Mission University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (48.2%), followed by Asian Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (47.6%), followed by Asian Female (47%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Grace Mission University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 342 students. The full-time enrollment at Grace Mission University is 253 and the part-time enrollment is 89. This means that 74% of students enrolled at Grace Mission University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Grace Mission University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Grace Mission University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Grace Mission University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Grace Mission University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Asian
311 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Grace Mission University is 90.9% Asian and 9.06% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 1 more women than men received degrees from Grace Mission University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Grace Mission University is asian (6 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Grace Mission University is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (9 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Grace Mission University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (13 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grace Mission University are Clergy (75,499 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,354 people), Other managers (6,962 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,622 people), and Education administrators (4,507 people).

The most specialized majors at Grace Mission University in 2022 are Theology (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grace Mission University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Grace Mission University are Theology (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Grace Mission University are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Grace Mission University are Theology (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Grace Mission University.

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

Most Common (2022)

9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Grace Mission University was Other Theological & Ministerial Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Grace Mission University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Grace Mission University, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Grace Mission University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Grace Mission University in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 1.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Grace Mission University in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 0.8 times less than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 0% of students graduating from Grace Mission University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Grace Mission University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Asian

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Grace Mission University is asian (6 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Asian Female
4 degrees awarded
Asian Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Grace Mission University is asian female (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (2 degrees).

Operations

Grace Mission University employs 4 Professors. Most academics at Grace Mission University are Male Professor (4), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grace Mission University are: Management, with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$526k

2022 Salaries

35.4%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Grace Mission University paid a median of $526k in salaries, a 35.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 56.3% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.98% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$249k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Grace Mission University paid a total of $249k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Grace Mission University was Professor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Grace Mission University were Management with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Grace Mission University was Male Professor with 4 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Grace Mission University.

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