STUDENTS AND FACULTY

Enrollment: 180.

Student Body: 44% female, 56% male, 54% out-of-state, international (5 countries represented).

Retention and Graduation: 68% freshmen return for sophomore year. 31% freshmen graduate within 4 years. 35% grads go on to further study within 1 year.

Faculty: Student/faculty ratio 10:1. 10 full-time faculty, 30% hold PhDs, 20% are members of minority groups, 40% are women.

ACADEMICS

Degrees: Bachelors, certificate.

Classes: Most classes have 10-19 students. Most lab/discussion sessions have 10-19 students.

Majors with Highest Enrollment: Bible/biblical studies; pastoral studies/counseling; youth ministry.

Special Study Options: Cooperative education program, distance learning, double major, dual enrollment, independent study, internships, liberal arts/ career combination, one year Bible Certificate obtainable by external studies program.

FACILITIES

Housing: Mens dorms, women’s dorms, apartments for married students, apartments for single students. 75% of campus accessible to physically disabled.

Special Academic Facilities/Equipment: Music lab, computer lab.

CAMPUS LIFE

Environment: City.

Activities: Choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, student government, yearbook.

Organizations:

Athletics (Intercollegiate): Men: Basketball, soccer. Women: Soccer, volleyball.

On-Campus Highlights: Student Center, cafeteria, dorm lounges, computer lab, workout room.

ADMISSIONS

Freshman Academic Profile: Average high school GPA 3.1. 8% in top 10% of high school class, 29% in top 25% of high school class, 67% in top 50% of high school class. 90% from public high schools. SAT Math middle 50% range 430-610. SAT Critical Reading middle 50% range 450-580. ACT middle 50% range 19-24. Minimum paper TOEFL 500. Minimum computer TOEFL 200.

Basis for Candidate Selection: Very important factors considered include: Application essay, recommendation(s), character/personal qualities, religious affiliation/commitment. Important factors considered include: Rigor of secondary school record. Other factors considered include: Class rank, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, talent/ability, volunteer work, work experience.

Freshman Admission Requirements: High school diploma is required and GED is accepted.

Freshman Admission Statistics: 217 applied, 47% admitted, 63% enrolled.

Transfer Admission Requirements: College transcript(s), essay or personal statement, minimum college GPA of 2.0 required. Lowest grade transferable C.

General Admission Information: Application fee $30. Regular application deadline 9/1. Notification on a rolling basis, beginning on or about 10/1. Nonfall registration accepted. Admission may be deferred for a maximum of 24 months. Credit offered for CEEB Advanced Placement tests.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID

Annual tuition $7,500. Room and board $4,575. Required fees $801. Average book expense $800.

Required Forms and Deadlines: FAFSA. Financial aid filing deadline 9/1. Priority financial aid filing date 3/1.

Notification of Awards: Applicants will be notified of awards on a rolling basis beginning 7/15.

Types of Aid: Need-based scholarships/grants: Federal Pell, SEOG, the school s own gift aid. Loans: Direct Subsidized Stafford, Direct Unsubsidized Stafford, Direct PLUS, FFEL PLUS.

Student Employment:

Financial Aid Statistics: 73% freshmen, 73% undergrads receive need-based scholarship or grant aid. 12% freshmen, 9% undergrads receive non-need-based scholarship or grant aid. 73% freshmen, 73% undergrads receive need-based self-help aid. 1% freshmen receive athletic scholarships. 90% undergrads borrow to pay for school. Average cumulative indebtedness $25,000.

Criteria for awarding institutional aid: Non-need-based: Academics, alumni affiliation, athletics, leadership, music/drama.