Crossroads Bible College

Location and Contact Information

601 N Shortridge Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4912
USA
Main Tel: 3170000000000
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Crossroads Bible College, also known as CBC, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was established by Dr. James S. Wells as the Baptist Bible College of Indianapolis in 1980. In 2000, the college was given its present name. This four-year, co-educational institution grants degrees at the associate’s and bachelor’s level in programs like ministry, theological studies and religious education. The institute also offers certificate courses and vocational training in subjects like pastoral ministry, elementary education and international ministry, to name a few.

Crossroads Bible College is home to a number of on-campus clubs and organizations, such as the Student Council, Women’s Fellowship, the Preacher’s Club and the Ministry Team. The college also offers job placement assistance to its recent graduates.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Baptist religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 12,220
Room and board$ 3,400
Books and supplies$ 1,800
Other$ 2,400

Financial Aid

Crossroads Bible College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 47% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant40%$7,085
Institutional Grant13%$5,905
Federal Grant40%$3,899
Pell Grant40%$3,716
Other Federal Grant40%$183
State or Local Grant27%$1,826

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan40%$4,341
Federal Loan40%$4,341
Other Loan  

(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 Crossroads Bible College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Payne Theological SeminaryWilberforce, OH82
2Rabbinical College Bobover Yeshiva Bnei ZionBrooklyn, NY266
3United Talmudical SeminaryBrooklyn, NY1,626
4Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal ChurchBlue Bell, PA
5Rabbinical Seminary of AmericaFlushing, NY531
6Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GA825
7Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitzBrooklyn, NY637
8Pacific Islands Bible CollegeMangilao, GU149
9Kenrick Glennon SeminarySaint Louis, MO119
10College of Biblical Studies-HoustonHouston, TX1,005

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate21
Bachelor21
Associate 1

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Students

Student enrollment was 158 in 2009-2010 (135 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 35% of the student body. About 28% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Crossroads Bible College provides on-campus housing for 15 of its 135 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (4 awarded)

  • Religious Education