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Clearwater Christian College, CCC, was established in January, 1966. This non-denominational Christian college has a 138-acre campus in Clearwater, Florida. Students are offered more than 25 majors and over 15 minor programs of study. The undergraduate and graduate degrees are awarded through the following academic divisions:
Clearwater Christian College's athletics department is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. The teams are known as the Cougars, and they compete in basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, and volleyball. CCC students are also involved in on-campus organizations like Alpha Chi, the Fellowship of Preministerial Students, the Science Club, the Music Club, and the Drama Club.
Clearwater Christian is in a medium-sized city, in Clearwater, FL. The school has a Undenominational religious affiliation. Clearwater Christian is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Clearwater Christian than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics.
Clearwater Christian does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 470 to 600 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 560.
Clearwater Christian, in 2007-2008, had 594 students (605 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Clearwater Christian College exists to provide an excellent liberal arts education centered on God's Word, with a focus on challenging students to love God wholly, to know Him intimately, and to serve Him fervently; educating men and women to minister faithfully and humbly with evangelistic zeal as they impact eternity for Jesus Christ in every avenue of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Clearwater Christian College
3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759-4595
General Phone: (727) 726-1153
http://www.clearwater.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 37 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, humanities |
| Education and Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, special ed |
| Business and Management | 10 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Clearwater Christian in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 103 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Clearwater Christian had a total enrollment of 594 students (605 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 34% |
| Pennsylvania | 14% |
| Michigan | 7% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
Clearwater Christian offers campus housing for 600 of its 605 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Clearwater, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 333 | 298 | 89% | 151 | 51% |
| Men | 148 | 138 | 93% | 74 | 54% |
| Women | 185 | 160 | 86% | 77 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| 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 | $ 14,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,040 |
| Room and board | $ 5,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Clearwater Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 10 |
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 | 9 | $44,806 | 4 | $42,595 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $40,265 | 4 | $40,558 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $37,060 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $41,828 | 10 | $40,699 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clearwater Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
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