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Philadelphia Biblical University, commonly referred to as PBU, was founded in 1913. It traces its roots to the National Bible Institute of Philadelphia which was established in 1913, and came to be known as the Bible Institute of Pennsylvania in 1921. The Philadelphia School of the Bible, founded in 1914, merged with this institute in 1951 to form the Philadelphia Bible Institute. The name was changed to Philadelphia College of Bible in 1958, and it finally became the Philadelphia Biblical University. PBU, which has its main campus in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, also offers classes at the Wisconsin Wilderness Campus.
PBU – Langhorne offers a large number of undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees, as well as continuing education opportunities. The academic divisions of the university are:
The sports teams of PBU – Langhorne are nicknamed the Crimson Eagles. The athletics department fields both men’s and women’s teams in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, volleyball, softball, and tennis. The university competes in the NCAA III, the NCCAA II, the Colonial States Athletic Conference, and the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association.
Langhorne, PA is home to Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne. Langhorne is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, education and teaching, and religion and philosophy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne has 1,349 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Philadelphia Biblical University exists to educate students to serve Christ in the church, society, and the world as biblically minded, well-educated, and professionally competent men and women of character."
More complete details are provided below.
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne
200 Manor Ave
Langhorne, PA 19047-2990
General Phone: (215) 752-5800
http://www.pbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 231 | religion, bible studies, ministry |
| Education and Teaching | 89 | school counseling, teacher education, elementary school teaching, teacher education and development, educational administration, English teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching |
| Business and Management | 25 | non-profit management, business management |
| Family and Social Work | 19 | social work |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 264 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 83 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne had a total enrollment of 1,349 students (1,234 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 52% |
| New Jersey | 20% |
| Delaware | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne offers campus housing for 666 of its 1,234 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Langhorne, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 324 | 316 | 98% | 169 | 53% |
| Men | 127 | 125 | 98% | 70 | 56% |
| Women | 197 | 191 | 97% | 98 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,785 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,785 |
| Room and board | $ 7,365 |
| Room charge | $ 3,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $59,495 | 7 | $59,268 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $52,793 | 7 | $50,288 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $44,906 | 4 | $45,559 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $53,411 | 18 | $52,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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