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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, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
In 2007, Baptist Bible had 1,016 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Baptist Bible live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school 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 | 112 | theology and religious vocations, theological and ministerial studies, pre-ministerial studies, ministry, youth ministry, religious music, missionary studies, bible studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, music teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | counseling psychology |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | general studies |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Baptist Bible in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 157 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 9 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Baptist Bible had a total enrollment of 1,016 students (880 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
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 740 of its 880 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 450 | 344 | 76% | 164 | 48% |
| Men | 176 | 136 | 77% | 70 | 51% |
| Women | 274 | 208 | 76% | 94 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| 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 | $ 15,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,080 |
| Room and board | $ 5,602 |
| Room charge | $ 2,076 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,524 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $51,007 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $48,829 | 4 | $47,501 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $44,407 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $38,711 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $43,550 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $47,693 | 9 | $43,497 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
(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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