Boston Baptist College
Location and Contact Information
950 Metropolitan AveBoston, MA 02136-4030
USA
Main Tel: (617) 364-3510
Web Site
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Overview
Boston Baptist College is a private nonprofit institute located in Boston, Massachusetts. The college was established in 1976 as Baptist Bible Institute East. It was originally located in Shrub Oak, New York and was founded by John Rawlings and A.V. Henderson of Baptist Bible Fellowship International. The college moved to its current location in 1981 and began to operate as a separate entity in 1993. The college was renamed Boston Baptist College in 2002, also abbreviated as BBC. The college offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in biblical studies/theology.
The Director of Student Life and the Student Government of Boston Baptist College organize a number of activities for the students. The college also provides separate housing facilities for men and women. It participates in intercollegiate sports like men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball.
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.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
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.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Boston Baptist:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosedale Bible College | Irwin, OH | 64 |
| 2 | Apostolic Bible Institute | Saint Paul, MN | 64 |
| 3 | Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion | Brooklyn, NY | 266 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist College | Orangeburg, SC | |
| 5 | Saint Vincent Seminary | Latrobe, PA | 73 |
| 6 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | Far Rockaway, NY | 124 |
| 7 | Davis College | Johnson City, NY | 325 |
| 8 | Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | Los Angeles, CA | 118 |
| 9 | Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute | Brooklyn, NY | 62 |
| 10 | Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary | Ossining, NY | 85 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 18 | 1 |
| Associate | 2 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 121 in 2009-2010 (94 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 69% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 58% All 60%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-570 Math 430-545
Room and Board
Boston Baptist provides on-campus housing for 138 of its 94 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
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