Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary
Location and Contact Information
6511 Princess Garden PkyLanham, MD 20706-3599
USA
Main Tel: (301) 552-1400
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary, WBC-CBS, has its main campus is Lanham, Maryland. Washington Bible College was formerly known as Washington Bible Institute which was formed in 1938 by the merger of 3 bible schools in Washington. The name was changed to WBC in 1956. WBC started as a 3 year graduate institute, Capital Bible Seminary in 1958. WBC-CBS offers masters degree programs and certificates in biblical studies, divinity, theology, and professional concentrations.
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary has a number of student organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Global Outreach Fellowship (GO Fellowship), the Student Council, and Student Missions Fellowship. Students also participate in activities such as concerts, trips to Washington D.C., tournaments, picnics, and various other events. WBC-CBS offers numerous financial aid options, scholarships, competitive tuition prices, and tuition discounts to students who qualify.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Undenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,104 |
| Room | $ 2,867 |
| Board | $ 4,242 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other | $ 5,904 |
Financial Aid
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $7,777 |
| Institutional Grant | 80% | $3,896 |
| Federal Grant | 40% | $4,380 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,980 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $800 |
| State or Local Grant | 20% | $6,767 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 53% | $8,563 |
| Federal Loan | 53% | $7,313 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $10,000 |
(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 Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson, KS | 390 |
| 2 | Atlanta Christian College | East Point, GA | 456 |
| 3 | Southwestern Christian University | Bethany, OK | 291 |
| 4 | Dallas Christian College | Dallas, TX | 315 |
| 5 | Tennessee Temple University | Chattanooga, TN | 716 |
| 6 | Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | 2,702 |
| 7 | Trinity Lutheran College | Everett, WA | 90 |
| 8 | Emmanuel College | Franklin Springs, GA | 697 |
| 9 | Nyack College | Nyack, NY | 3,041 |
| 10 | Bethany University | Scotts Valley, CA | 516 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 42 | 5 |
| Bachelor | 25 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Associate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 22 |
Students
Student enrollment was 587 in 2009-2010 (506 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 48% of enrolled students and graduate students are 52%.
Students under 25 years old represent 20% of the student body. About 48% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 60% are full-time and 40% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 78% Women 71% All 74%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 430-490 Math 270-430
Room and Board
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary provides on-campus housing for 110 of its 506 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies