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Baptist Bible College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 365
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Baptist Bible College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Baptist Bible College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Baptist Bible College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Baptist Bible College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Baptist Bible College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Baptist Bible College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Baptist Bible College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,890

Cost of attendance at Baptist Bible College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,890

Cost of attendance at Baptist Bible College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Baptist Bible College received on average $7,432 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,432
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 62% $4,255 $110,634
Other Federal Grant 26 62% $4,485 $116,614
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 40 95% $4,889 $195,542
Total Grant & Scholarships 42 100% $7,432 $312,156

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baptist Bible College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Baptist Bible College students is 30.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.5%.

30.7%

  • white 30.3% 23 students

Service Offerings

Baptist Bible College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Baptist Bible College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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