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Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary

Overview of Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary is in a large suburb, in Lanham, MD. The school has a Undenominational religious affiliation. Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary include religion and philosophy.

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary in 2007, 46% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 410 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 580.

Student Body

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary, in 2007, had 616 students (378 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary.

Student Life

Many students at the school are part-timers. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary exists as an evangelical Christian, multi-denominational, and multi-ethnic educational community dedicated to preparing men and women for local and worldwide service to God and humanity. College and Seminary programs equip students with a biblical worldview and prepare them for effective vocational service and lay ministry. The educational climate emphasizes biblical content and applications, academic excellence, intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership development, and the ability to function as productive members of a multi-cultural society. Also at http://www.bible.edu/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=752"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary
6511 Princess Garden Pky
Lanham, MD 20706-3599
General Phone: (301) 552-1400
http://www.bible.edu

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy105religious education, bible studies, pastoral counseling and ministries, ministry, theology, theological and ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree421
Master's degree404
Associate's degree71
Postbaccalaureate certificate63
First-professional degree61
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years41

Student Body

In 2007, Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary had a total enrollment of 616 students (378 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men66%
Women34%
Full-Time72%
Part-Time28%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate42%
Graduate41%
First Professional17%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White39%
Black44%
Hispanic3%
Asian9%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-195%
20-216%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4922%
50-6422%
65+2%

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

ResidencePercent
Maryland75%
Virginia13%
Florida8%
Maine4%

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time50 %

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary offers campus housing for 112 of its 378 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total653046%2997%
Men441943%19100%
Women211152%1091%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410560
SAT Math420580

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT52%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT3%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,920
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,920
Room and board$ 6,450
Room charge$ 2,600
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,850
Books and supplies$ 600
Other expenses$ 5,499

Financial Aid:
Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146200)

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track173

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$53,0570*
Associate professoracademic year9$42,0613$41,780
Assistant professoracademic year2*0*
Instructoracademic year3$35,8910*
All faculty totalacademic year17$43,1393$41,780

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

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary % students 40 years or older
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Male % of student body
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Minority % of student body
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Washington Bible College Capital Bible Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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