Baptist Bible College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7244 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1944 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1853 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 6 | In Springfield |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 381
- Graduates
- 53
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- gobbc.edu
Baptist Bible College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Baptist Bible College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
13 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
122 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Baptist Bible College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 331 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 26 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.9%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Baptist Bible College is $23,118 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,017 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,383 |
| $48-75K | $18,064 |
| $75-110K | $26,307 |
| $110K+ | $23,029 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,750 | $7,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,750 | $7,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,750 | $7,650 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 330 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,260 |
| Room charge | $4,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
Baptist Bible College majors
Baptist Bible College has granted 52 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs and 14 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Baptist Bible College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 22 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 9 | 15 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 7 | 6 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 2 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 15 | 52 | 14 |
Baptist Bible College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 33% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Baptist Bible College has published 36 scientific papers with 1,175 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 | 0 | 20 |
| 2007 | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 0 | 41 |
| 2010 | 1 | 37 |
| 2011 | 0 | 53 |
| 2012 | 3 | 41 |
| 2013 | 2 | 57 |
| 2014 | 2 | 72 |
| 2015 | 2 | 61 |
| 2016 | 3 | 70 |
| 2017 | 2 | 57 |
| 2018 | 1 | 77 |
| 2019 | 1 | 93 |
| 2020 | 2 | 81 |
| 2021 | 0 | 68 |
| 2022 | 2 | 76 |
Notable alumni
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Jerry Falwell
- Occupations
- public figurepreachernon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
Jerry Laymon Falwell was an American Baptist pastor, televangelist, and conservative activist. He was the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, a megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia. He founded Lynchburg Christian Academy, later renamed Liberty Christian Academy, in 1967, founded Liberty University in 1971, and co-founded the Moral Majority in 1979.
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Jerry Prevo
- Biography
-
Jerry Lee Prevo is an American academic administrator and retired Baptist minister. He was the president of Liberty University from August 2020 to March 2023.
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Steven Khoury
- Born in
-
Israel - Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
Rev. Steven Naim Khoury is a Palestinian Arab pastor and author. He is the pastor of The First Baptist Church in Bethlehem and Calvary Church in Jerusalem. Khoury is the president of the "Holy Land Missions" organization.
General info
| Founded | 1950 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Enter to learn, go forth to serve |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 61 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 628 E Kearney Springfield, Missouri, 65803-3498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4172686000 |