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Bethesda Christian University, California

Overview of Bethesda Christian University

Bethesda Christian is found in Anaheim, California. Anaheim is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Bethesda Christian.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in music.

Bethesda Christian Selectivity

Admission to Bethesda Christian 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 278 in 2005 at Bethesda Christian. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Bethesda Christian are 40 years old or older.

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 to be servant leaders in a 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
Admissions Phone: (714) 517-1945
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 517-1945
http://www.bcu.edu

Bethesda Christian Programs and Degrees (2005)

Bethesda Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Music25music
Religion And Philosophy24bible studies, ministry, religious education, pastoral counseling, missionary studies
Education And Teaching11early childhood education
Design2design and visual communication
Fine Arts0metal and jewelry
Computer Science And Engineering0information technology
Liberal Arts0language translation

Number of programs and degrees for Bethesda Christian in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree419
Award of less than 1 academic year91
Master's degree63
First-professional degree61

Bethesda Christian Student Body

In 2005, Bethesda Christian had a total enrollment of 278 students (252 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men29%
Women71%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate69%
Graduate8%
First Professional23%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
Asian41%
(Foreign Students)59%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
18-192%
20-2116%
22-2419%
25-2917%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4922%
50-649%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California69%
Foreign countries25%
Virginia6%

Bethesda Christian Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time56 %

Bethesda Christian Room and Board (2005)

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 (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total151493%14100%
Men5480%4100%
Women1010100%10100%

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

Admissions Phone Number: (714) 517-1945

Bethesda Christian Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$28,6001*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$28,6001*

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

Bethesda Christian Degree Programs (2005)

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
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Bethesda Christian % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Bethesda Christian Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Bethesda Christian % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
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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