The campus of Yellowstone Baptist College is in Billings, Montana, which is a medium-sized suburb. Its Southern Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Yellowstone Baptist College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Yellowstone Baptist 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, Yellowstone Baptist College had 40 students enrolled (35 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Yellowstone Baptist College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
Yellowstone Baptist College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Yellowstone Baptist College, an undergraduate theological college affiliated with the Montana Southern Baptist Convention, exists to develop professional and non-professional church leaders who will be obedient to Christ's Great commission to make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18-20)"
More complete details are provided below.
Yellowstone Baptist College
1515 Shiloh Rd
Billings, MT 59106-1713
General Phone: (406) 656-9950
Admissions Phone: (800) 487-9950
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 656-9950
http://www.yellowstonebaptist.edu
Yellowstone Baptist College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religious studies, pastoral counseling, Christian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Yellowstone Baptist College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 3 |
In 2005, Yellowstone Baptist College had a total enrollment of 40 students (35 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 45% |
| Wyoming | 20% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Colorado | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Yellowstone Baptist College offers campus housing for 46 of its 35 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Billings, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 487-9950
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Room and board | $ 2,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 350 |
Financial Aid:
Yellowstone Baptist College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is -2)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 656-9950
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $16,291 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $16,291 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Yellowstone Baptist College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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