Beulah Heights University, BHU, was established in 1918. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, it is one of the oldest Bible colleges in the southeast. BHU offers enrollment to students from more than 35 countries worldwide.
BHU awards Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Divinity degrees. Students can choose from majors and minors in Biblical education, community and international economic development, urban studies, leadership, interculture studies, and Christian counseling. The university also offers opportunities for distance learning.
Students of Beulah Heights University publish the MyBHU News newsletter. The university has various support services available including job placement assistance and financial aid. Eligible candidates can also apply for institutional, denominational, and federal grants and loans.
Beulah Heights University can be found in Atlanta, GA (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Interdenominational school. Beulah Heights University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Beulah Heights University has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at the school are in religion and philosophy.
Beulah Heights University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 1,303 students were enrolled in the school. Beulah Heights University has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
More complete details are provided below.
Beulah Heights University
892 Berne St SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
General Phone: (404) 627-2681
http://www.beulah.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 81 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Beulah Heights University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Beulah Heights University had a total enrollment of 1,303 students (494 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 80% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Beulah Heights University offers campus housing for 100 of its 494 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,480 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 570 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Beulah Heights University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3076300)
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 | 4 | $42,672 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $35,000 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $39,384 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beulah Heights University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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