Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Undenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Selective admissions.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 616 in 2007-2008 (459 full-time equivalent).

About 57% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 43% of the class.

Undergrads are 37% of enrolled students and graduate students are 63%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary provides on-campus housing for 112 of its 459 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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

Admissions (2008-2009)

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