Nazarene Bible College
Location and Contact Information
1111 Academy Park LoopColorado Springs, CO 80910-3704
USA
Main Tel: (719) 884-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Nazarene Bible College (NBC) was established in 1964, and is situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. NBC opened in 1966, and was chartered in 1967 by the State of Colorado. It is a private four-year, Bible College authorized by General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene. The college offers bachelor’s of arts in ministry degree, associate’s of arts in lay ministries degree, and non-degree programs to the students.
The students of NBC participate in several events and activities. The college offers several clubs and organizations. NBC has a diverse student body, and roughly 85% students of the college are granted some sort of financial aid in the form of loans, federal grants, and scholarships. The student of the college also participates in various types of sports such as ping pong, tennis, softball, basketball, golf, and volleyball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- 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 Nazarene Bible College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville Bible College | Louisville, KY | |
| 2 | Boston Baptist College | Boston, MA | 121 |
| 3 | Athenaeum of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | 253 |
| 4 | Rosedale Bible College | Irwin, OH | 64 |
| 5 | Apostolic Bible Institute | Saint Paul, MN | 64 |
| 6 | John Wesley College | High Point, NC | 78 |
| 7 | Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS | 364 |
| 8 | Mid-America Christian University | Oklahoma City, OK | 997 |
| 9 | Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN | 842 |
| 10 | Ohio Christian University | Circleville, OH | 780 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 77 | 4 |
| Associate | 2 | 3 |
| < 1 year certificate | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 977 in 2009-2010 (504 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 8% of the student body. About 52% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
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
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
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