Faith Baptist is found in Ankeny, Iowa. Ankeny is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Faith Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Faith Baptist is known for its programs in office and administration and 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 424 in 2005 at the school.
Faith Baptist has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Faith Baptist offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Faith Baptist Bible College And Theological Seminary
1900 NW 4th St
Ankeny, IA 50023-2152
General Phone: (515) 964-0601
Admissions Phone: (888) 324-8448
http://www.faith.edu
Faith Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 85 | bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, ministry, religious education, theology, religion, missionary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, English teaching |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Faith Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 64 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 16 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 11 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Faith Baptist had a total enrollment of 424 students (366 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 50% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Faith Baptist offers campus housing for 982 of its 366 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ankeny, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 324-8448
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,722 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,722 |
| Room and board | $ 4,316 |
| Room charge | $ 2,010 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,306 |
| Books and supplies | $ 830 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,530 |
Financial Aid:
Faith Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 712100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $45,927 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $38,710 | 3 | $39,195 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $35,342 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $40,955 | 3 | $39,195 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Faith Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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