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Central Bible College, CBC, is a co-educational, Bible college in Springfield, Missouri that was founded in 1922. The campus is spread across more than 100 acres.
CBC offers academic programs through the following five divisions:
The sports teams of Central Bible College are known as the Spartans. CBC has men’s soccer and basketball teams, and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. CBC’s publication, ‘The Cup’, which portrays the year's activities, was first published in 1938. FOCAL (Married Students Association), The Student Government Association, and Delta Chi are several of the student organizations of CBC.
The main campus of Central Bible College is in Springfield, MO (a medium-sized city). The school is a Assemblies of God Church institution. Central Bible College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Central Bible College students most commonly major in a field related to religion and philosophy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 400 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 400 or more.
In 2007-2008, the school had 673 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Central Bible College makes available a lot of student housing.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central Bible College is an Assemblies of God institution of higher learning having a Bible-centered curriculum designed to educate and train ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in and through the local church."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Bible College
3000 N Grant Ave
Springfield, MO 65803-1033
General Phone: (417) 833-2551
http://www.cbcag.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 160 | theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, bible studies, religious music, religious education, theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Bible College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Central Bible College had a total enrollment of 673 students (440 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 24% |
| Full-Time | 49% |
| Part-Time | 51% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 39% |
| Indiana | 11% |
| Arkansas | 8% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Central Bible College offers campus housing for 663 of its 440 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 255 | 228 | 89% | 210 | 92% |
| Men | 152 | 135 | 89% | 58 | 43% |
| Women | 103 | 93 | 90% | 50 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| 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 | $ 10,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,980 |
| Room and board | $ 5,032 |
| Room charge | $ 2,516 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,516 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Central Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 245200)
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 | academic year | 7 | $55,732 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $45,840 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $41,016 | 4 | $38,505 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $48,337 | 8 | $44,269 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army)
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