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Bethesda Christian University

Overview of Bethesda Christian University

Bethesda Christian is found in Anaheim, CA. Anaheim is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Other Religion identity. Bethesda Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.

Areas of Study

Bethesda Christian is known for its programs in music.

Bethesda Christian Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 345 in 2007 at the school. Bethesda Christian has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bethesda Christian University is a Christ-centered community of higher education preparing Korean/English speaking men and women with professional competence, academic excellence, and spiritual integrity to be servant leaders in the Church, community, and global society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Bethesda Christian

Bethesda Christian University
730 N. Euclid St
Anaheim, CA 92801
General Phone: (714) 517-1945
http://www.bcu.edu

Bethesda Christian Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Music27music
Religion And Philosophy25bible studies, ministry, religious education, pastoral counseling, missionary studies
Education And Teaching14early childhood education
Design0design and visual communication
Liberal Arts0language translation
Fine Arts0metal and jewelry
Computer Science And Engineering0information technology

Number of programs and degrees for Bethesda Christian in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree509
Award of less than 1 academic year71
Master's degree63
First-professional degree31

Bethesda Christian Student Body

In 2007, Bethesda Christian had a total enrollment of 345 students (314 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men33%
Women67%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate68%
Graduate19%
First Professional13%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Asian25%
(Foreign Students)75%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-196%
20-2115%
22-2424%
25-2920%
30-3414%
35-3912%
40-496%
50-642%

Bethesda Christian Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time90 %
Part-Time82 %

Bethesda Christian Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Anaheim, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Bethesda Christian Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total191895%18100%
Men7686%6100%
Women1212100%12100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Bethesda Christian Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,335
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,335
Books and supplies$ 1,050

Financial Aid:
Bethesda Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3266300)

Bethesda Christian Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track32

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$38,4322*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$38,4322*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Bethesda Christian Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education

Bethesda Christian Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Bethesda Christian Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Bethesda Christian Minority % of student body
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Bethesda Christian % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Bethesda Christian % of degrees in music
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Bethesda Christian Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Other Religion affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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