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College of Biblical Studies - Houston, also referred to as CBS-Houston, is a private, coeducational, Christian college located in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1976 under the name of Houston Bible & Vocational Institute. In 1996, the institution was certified as a college by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and was given the present name. The campus of the college spreads across 14 acres of suburban land.
The college provides associate and bachelor's degrees in Bible studies, Christian leadership and Biblical counseling. The college offers an Academic Competitiveness Grant to deserving students every year. A PLUS loan is also offered to parents who need support for their children's education.
College Of Biblical Studies is found in Houston, TX. Houston is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Undenominational identity. College Of Biblical Studies is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
College Of Biblical Studies is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 1,056 in 2007 at the school. College Of Biblical Studies has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
College Of Biblical Studies is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Biblical Studies Houston
7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036-3211
General Phone: (713) 785-5995
http://www.cbshouston.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 211 | bible studies, pre-ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Biblical Studies in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 128 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 66 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2007, College Of Biblical Studies had a total enrollment of 1,056 students (645 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 23% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,258 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,258 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Biblical Studies participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3422400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,102 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $50,285 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $51,420 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Biblical Studies Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Undenominational affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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