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Zion Bible College

Overview of Zion Bible College

Zion Bible College is found in Barrington, RI. Barrington is a large suburb. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Assemblies of God Church identity. Zion Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.

Areas of Study

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

Zion Bible College Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 265 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Zion Bible College are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Zion Bible College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Zion Bible College exists to teach and to train students for Pentecostal ministry, in fulfillment of the Great Commission."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Zion Bible College

Zion Bible College
27 Middle Hwy
Barrington, RI 02806
General Phone: (401) 246-0900
http://www.zbc.edu

Zion Bible College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy48bible studies

Number of programs and degrees for Zion Bible College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree351
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years131

Student Body

In 2007, Zion Bible College had a total enrollment of 265 students (238 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black15%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1923%
20-2122%
22-2417%
25-2911%
30-345%
35-395%
40-497%
50-647%
65+1%

Zion Bible College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time83 %

Zion Bible College Room and Board (2007)

Zion Bible College offers campus housing for 400 of its 238 (full-time) students.

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

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

Zion Bible College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,805
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,805
Room and board$ 5,200
Room charge$ 3,500
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,700
Books and supplies$ 1,800
Other expenses$ 3,500

Financial Aid:
Zion Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3570500)

Zion Bible College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track83

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*2*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year7$31,4291*
All faculty totalacademic year7$31,4291*

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

Zion Bible College Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

Zion Bible College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Zion Bible College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Zion Bible College % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Zion Bible College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Zion Bible College Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Zion Bible College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Zion Bible College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Zion Bible College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
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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