Free Will Baptist Bible can be found in Nashville, TN (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Free Will Baptist Church school. Free Will Baptist Bible is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Free Will Baptist Bible is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 324 students were enrolled in Free Will Baptist Bible.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Free Will Baptist Bible. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Free Will Baptist Bible College is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His church, and His world through Biblical thought and life."
More complete details are provided below.
Free Will Baptist Bible College
3606 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205-0117
General Phone: (615) 844-5000
http://WWW.FWBBC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 32 | bible studies, pastoral counseling, youth ministry, religious music, religious education, missionary studies, theological and ministerial studies |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, secondary teaching, English teaching, music teaching, teacher ed, physical education teaching, history teaching |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology, psychology courses, cognitive psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, humanities |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Free Will Baptist Bible in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 66 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Free Will Baptist Bible had a total enrollment of 324 students (252 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 40% |
| Arkansas | 8% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| South Carolina | 5% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Free Will Baptist Bible offers campus housing for 335 of its 252 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,086 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,086 |
| Room and board | $ 5,352 |
| Books and supplies | $ 788 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,895 |
Financial Aid:
Free Will Baptist Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3001800)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $40,321 | 6 | $37,432 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $40,321 | 6 | $37,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Free Will Baptist Bible Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Free Will Baptist Church affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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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