Baptist Bible College, Graduate School, and Seminary is a fully accredited, faith-centered educational institution.
The school, with about 1,100 students, offers 38 degree programs ranging from a one-year Bible certificate to full doctorate programs. An increasing number of courses are offered through online and other distance-learning options.
Enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year is as follows:
As of March 2009, the following athletic programs are available at the school:
Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volley Ball
Memberships: NCAA Division III, CSAC (Colonial States Athletic Conference), NCAA Division II East Region
The main campus of Baptist Bible is in Clarks Summit, PA (a large suburb). The school is a Baptist institution. Baptist Bible is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Baptist Bible offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Baptist Bible does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 448 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
In 2007-2008, Baptist Bible had 1,016 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Baptist Bible makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Baptist Bible belong to the Other for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Excellence in Biblical Education for Effectiveness in Ministry Leadership"
More complete details are provided below.
Baptist Bible College And Seminary
538 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
General Phone: (570) 586-2400
http://www.bbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 166 | bible studies, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religious music, theology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | general studies |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | teacher education |
Number of programs and degrees for Baptist Bible in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 143 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 2 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baptist Bible had a total enrollment of 1,016 students (801 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40% |
| New York | 17% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Michigan | 7% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Baptist Bible offers campus housing for 650 of its 801 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 350 | 245 | 70% | 106 | 43% |
| Men | 127 | 83 | 65% | 34 | 41% |
| Women | 223 | 162 | 73% | 72 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 448 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 565 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,840 |
| Room and board | $ 5,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,225 |
Financial Aid:
Baptist Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 267000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $53,204 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $49,583 | 4 | $47,472 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $42,696 | 4 | $40,671 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $50,431 | 9 | $45,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baptist Bible Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
NCAA athletic conference member
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