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Zion Bible College is found in Barrington, Rhode Island. 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.
Zion Bible College is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 256 in 2005 at Zion Bible College.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Zion Bible College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
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.
Zion Bible College
27 Middle Hwy
Barrington, RI 02806
General Phone: (401) 246-0900
Admissions Phone: (401) 628-2131
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 628-2122
http://www.zbc.edu
Zion Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 58 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Zion Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 55 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Zion Bible College had a total enrollment of 256 students (230 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36% |
| Rhode Island | 19% |
| New York | 13% |
| Maine | 6% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Zion Bible College offers campus housing for 400 of its 230 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Barrington, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 53 | 53% | 53 | 100% |
| Men | 59 | 30 | 51% | 30 | 100% |
| Women | 41 | 23 | 56% | 23 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 570 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 628-2131
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,390 |
| Room and board | $ 3,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 628-2122
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $31,667 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $31,667 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $29,167 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $29,167 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Zion Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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