Baptist Bible College And Seminary
Location and Contact Information
538 Venard RdClarks Summit, PA 18411
USA
Main Tel: (570) 586-2400
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Baptist Bible College & Seminary was established in 1932. This private Bible College is located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. The campus of the college is comprised of more than 15 buildings. Over 35 programs are available in the institution, and associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level degrees are awarded by BBC&S. Distance learning opportunities are also offered by the institute. BBC&S offers classes through the following academic divisions:
- Baptist Bible College
- Baptist Bible Graduate School
- Baptist Bible Seminary
The campus of Baptist Bible College & Seminary is home to several clubs and organizations like the Student Leadership Council and the Student Missions Fellowship. The students also participate in intercollegiate sports of baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Defenders.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,620 |
| Room | $ 2,290 |
| Board | $ 3,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid
Baptist Bible participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $7,646 |
| Institutional Grant | 97% | $5,814 |
| Federal Grant | 41% | $3,177 |
| Pell Grant | 41% | $2,940 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $750 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $2,581 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 76% | $8,449 |
| Federal Loan | 73% | $7,952 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $8,880 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Baptist Bible College And Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Christian University | Grayson, KY | 662 |
| 2 | Clearwater Christian College | Clearwater, FL | 604 |
| 3 | Great Lakes Christian College | Lansing, MI | 258 |
| 4 | Truett-McConnell College | Cleveland, GA | 461 |
| 5 | Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | 4,141 |
| 6 | Grace University | Omaha, NE | 433 |
| 7 | Oak Hills Christian College | Bemidji, MN | 142 |
| 8 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 899 |
| 9 | Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson, KS | 390 |
| 10 | Trinity Bible College | Ellendale, ND | 296 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 119 | 2 |
| Master | 75 | 6 |
| Associate | 19 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 11 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 6 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 38 |
Students
Student enrollment was 910 in 2009-2010 (740 full-time equivalent).
About 36% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 64% of the class.
Undergrads are 65% of enrolled students and graduate students are 35%.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 57% Women 66% All 63%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 470-560 Math 430-550 Writing 430-550
Room and Board
Baptist Bible provides on-campus housing for 650 of its 740 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Baptist Bible offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Doctoral (Other Then Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology