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.
Shasta Bible College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
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.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
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.
Shasta Bible College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Shasta Bible College
2951 Goodwater Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
General Phone: (530) 221-4275
http://www.shasta.edu
Shasta Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations, pastoral counseling and ministries |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education, early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Shasta Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 47% |
| Oregon | 33% |
| Washington | 13% |
| Arizona | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $14,658 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shasta Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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