Nazarene Bible College was founded in June of 1964. This private, coeducational Bible College is located on a 43-acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It offers enrollment to more than 400 students every semester.
Nazarene Bible College offers an Associate of Arts in Lay Ministries degree, and a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree. Students can pursue majors in bible and theology, Christian educational ministries, music ministries, leadership and ethics, and Christian counseling, among others.
Intramural basketball, golf, softball, tennis, ping-pong, and volleyball are available to students. The college also offers financial assistance to students in the form of Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Work-Study programs, and Veterans Benefits.
Colorado Springs, CO is home to Nazarene Bible College. Colorado Springs is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Church of the Nazarene school. Nazarene Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Nazarene Bible College has 957 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Nazarene Bible College are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Nazarene Bible College
1111 Academy Park Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3704
General Phone: (719) 884-5000
http://www.nbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 67 | bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling and ministries, religious music |
Number of programs and degrees for Nazarene Bible College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 66 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Nazarene Bible College had a total enrollment of 957 students (443 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 31% |
| 50-64 | 18% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Nazarene Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1300700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 3 |
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 | 10 | $46,133 | 3 | $42,832 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $46,133 | 3 | $42,832 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nazarene Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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