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Bethesda Christian University

Bethesda Christian University is a co-educational university located in Anaheim, Orange County, California. The name of the university is often abbreviated as BCU. Founded in 1976 by Yonggi Cho as the Full Gospel Central Bible College in Pentecostal Central Church, today the university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a number of subjects. The university also offers a postgraduate research degree in Ministry. Some of the areas of study offered at the university are religion, music, early childhood education and design. Online courses are also an option for students wishing to study at BCU.

Students at BCU can take advantage of financial assistance to pursue their education. Qualified students can apply for an alumni association scholarship. The university has a drug-free policy and it does not support any form of drug or alcohol counseling or rehabilitation.

Campus Location

730 N. Euclid St
Anaheim, CA 92801
USA
Main Tel: (714) 517-1945
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Bethesda Christian University Highlights

Where Bethesda Christian University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Other Religion religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in music.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor509
< 1 year certificate71
Master63
First-professional degree31

Bethesda Christian Students

The student enrollment at Bethesda Christian was 345 in 2007 (314 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students, graduate students are 19%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 13%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 6,335
Books and supplies$ 1,050

Financial Aid: Bethesda Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  5

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Bethesda Christian Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men86%
Women100%
All95%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Information Technology

DESIGN (0 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (14 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Metal and Jewelry Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Language Interpretation and Translation

MUSIC (27 awarded)

  • Music

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (25 awarded)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Religious Education

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