Students attend Magnolia Bible in Kosciusko, Mississippi, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Churches of Christ status. Magnolia Bible is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Magnolia Bible is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Magnolia Bible maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 41 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Magnolia Bible are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Magnolia Bible has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Magnolia Bible College exists to enable students to acquire a college level education in general and biblical studies, which will enable them to serve as preachers of the gospel. Secondary responsibilities include continuing general and biblical education and training of church workers and citizens of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Magnolia Bible College
822 S Huntington St
Kosciusko, MS 39090
General Phone: (662) 289-2896
http://www.magnolia.edu
Magnolia Bible awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Magnolia Bible in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Magnolia Bible had a total enrollment of 41 students (28 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 17% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 25 % |
Magnolia Bible offers campus housing for 36 of its 28 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kosciusko, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,890 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,890 |
| Room and board | $ 1,610 |
| Room charge | $ 1,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,350 |
Financial Aid:
Magnolia Bible participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2361200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Magnolia Bible Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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