Ecclesia College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Ecclesia College, EC, a 4-year private not-for-profit college situated in Springdale, Arkansas, was founded by the present College Chancellor, Oren Paris II as the Omaha Bible School in September 1975. It merged with the Elm Springs Bible School in August 31, 1995 and the name of Elm Springs Bible School was changed to Ecclesia College in September 1997. EC presently offers bachelor's and associate's degrees in a number of fields which include Associate of Biblical Studies, Associate of General Studies, Bachelor of Christian Ministries, and Bachelor of Communication Ministries.

Ecclesia College has an active student life. The students of EC participate in numerous recreational activities and a wide variety of sports. EC also offers several financial assistance programs.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Interdenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

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.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 235 in 2009-2010 (140 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 67% are full-time and 33% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Ecclesia provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 140 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded)

• General Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (27 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Christian Studies
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations