Colorado Springs, Colorado 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 advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Nazarene Bible College attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 44% of them (as of 2005). Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Nazarene Bible College has 532 enrolled students (as of 2005). 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.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Nazarene Bible College
1111 Academy Pk Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3704
General Phone: (719) 884-5000
http://www.nbc.edu
Nazarene Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 64 | bible studies, religious education, religious music, pastoral counseling and ministries |
Number of programs and degrees for Nazarene Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2005, Nazarene Bible College had a total enrollment of 532 students (319 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 24% |
| Part-Time | 76% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 29% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 29% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Oregon | 8% |
| Arizona | 8% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Colorado Springs, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 356 | 158 | 44% | 110 | 70% |
| Men | 228 | 108 | 47% | 73 | 68% |
| Women | 128 | 50 | 39% | 37 | 74% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,840 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 3 |
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 | academic year | 11 | $41,044 | 3 | $35,391 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $41,044 | 3 | $35,391 |
*: 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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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