Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, Michigan 48917-1299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Great Lakes Christian College is a private suburban institution in Lansing, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 130 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,053 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,700.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was founded as Great Lakes Bible College in 1949 at Rock Lake, Michigan, near Vestaburg, with a student body of 12.
- •In 1951, the college purchased a nearby farm, which was converted into the first campus.
- •The college subsequently moved to the Dodge Mansion in Lansing in 1958.
- •In 1972, the college purchased 47 acres (19 ha) of land in Delta Township and built the new campus there.
- •In 1992, the College changed its name to Great Lakes Christian College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,250
Programs (21)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
39%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment
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