Free Will Baptist Bible can be found in Nashville, Tennessee (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.
The most common majors at Free Will Baptist Bible are in music, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Free Will Baptist Bible come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2005, 373 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 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205-0117
General Phone: (615) 844-5000
Admissions Phone: (615) 844-5246
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 844-5250
http://WWW.FWBBC.EDU
Free Will Baptist Bible awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, English teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious music, theological and ministerial studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 5 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, humanities |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Free Will Baptist Bible in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 43 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 5 |
In 2005, Free Will Baptist Bible had a total enrollment of 373 students (327 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24% |
| North Carolina | 12% |
| Arkansas | 11% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Missouri | 7% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| South Carolina | 5% |
| Kentucky | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Free Will Baptist Bible offers campus housing for 385 of its 327 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 844-5246
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,878 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,878 |
| Room and board | $ 4,598 |
| Room charge | $ 1,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,832 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,249 |
Financial Aid:
Free Will Baptist Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3001800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 844-5250
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $37,443 | 7 | $32,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $37,443 | 7 | $32,100 |
*: 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
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
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
(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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 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
Has ROTC (army)
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