Zion Bible College
Location and Contact Information
320 South Main StreetHaverhill, MA 01835
USA
Main Tel: (978) 478-3400
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Zion Bible College, currently located at Haverhill, Massachusetts, is commonly abbreviated as ZBC. The college, which was originally established as Bradford College in 1836, was given its current name in 2008. ZBC has a campus area of 25 acres and offers students with bachelor’s degree and certificate programs in areas related to religious studies. Prospective students can choose their area of interest from a varied range of courses such as biblical studies, theology, pastoral ministry and youth ministry. Flexible schedules such as weekend classes and part time programs are also offered by the college.
ZBC students can join a number of student organizations. The campus has student associations such as the Student Senate, the Married Student Fellowship and the International Student Fellowship. The students of ZBC also publish a yearbook called the Zionian. Deserving candidates are offered with financial aid through a number of institutional scholarship programs. Students at ZBC can take advantage of scholarships such as the Academic Achievement Scholarship, the Assemblies of God Fine Arts Scholarship and the Assemblies of God Bible Quiz Scholarship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,470 |
| Room | $ 4,200 |
| Board | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid
Zion Bible College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 76% | $1,654 |
| Institutional Grant | 51% | $648 |
| Federal Grant | 44% | $1,931 |
| Pell Grant | 44% | $1,611 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $479 |
| State or Local Grant | 15% | $488 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $4,371 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $3,186 |
| Other Loan | 24% | $3,910 |
(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 Zion Bible College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Christian College | Kissimmee, FL | 230 |
| 2 | Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College | Mount Kisco, NY | 227 |
| 3 | Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College | Lawrence, NY | 223 |
| 4 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | Brooklyn, NY | 265 |
| 5 | St. Mary's Seminary & University | Baltimore, MD | 239 |
| 6 | Christian Life College | Mount Prospect, IL | 46 |
| 7 | Southern Catholic College | Dawsonville, GA | 231 |
| 8 | Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago | Chicago, IL | 335 |
| 9 | Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology | New Orleans, LA | 96 |
| 10 | McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | 231 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 43 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 247 in 2009-2010 (223 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Zion Bible College provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 223 (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)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies