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Shasta Bible College, California

Overview of Shasta Bible College

The campus of Shasta Bible College is in Redding, California, which is a small city. Its Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Shasta Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Shasta Bible College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Shasta Bible College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2005, Shasta Bible College had 141 students enrolled (98 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Shasta Bible College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Shasta Bible College

Shasta Bible College
2951 Goodwater Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
General Phone: (530) 221-4275
http://www.shasta.edu

Shasta Bible College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Shasta Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy21bible studies, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries
Education And Teaching3education, early childhood education

Number of programs and degrees for Shasta Bible College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree163
Associate's degree42
Master's degree22
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2005, Shasta Bible College had a total enrollment of 141 students (98 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate62%
Graduate38%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1911%
20-2115%
22-2416%
25-2914%
30-343%
35-397%
40-4916%
50-6415%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California47%
Oregon33%
Washington13%
Arizona7%

Shasta Bible College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time100 %

Shasta Bible College Room and Board (2005)

Shasta Bible College offers campus housing for 48 of its 98 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Redding, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Shasta Bible College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,780
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,780
Room and board$ 8,091
Room charge$ 1,650
Books and supplies$ 400
Other expenses$ 1,494

Financial Aid:
Shasta Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2359300)

Shasta Bible College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$14,6581*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Shasta Bible College Degree Programs (2005)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

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Shasta Bible College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Shasta Bible College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Shasta Bible College % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Shasta Bible College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Shasta Bible College % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Shasta Bible College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Shasta Bible College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Shasta Bible College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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