| Location: | Rockies |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Church of the Nazarene |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is one of the ten institutions of higher education in the United States affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
The college was authorized by the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene in session at Portland, Oregon, in June of 1964. A board of trustees was elected, Dr. Charles H. Strickland was chosen as the first president, and Colorado Springs was selected as the site.
The college opened in September of 1966, new buildings at the permanent location were occupied by the end of the first school year, and the new campus was dedicated in October of 1968.
The college was chartered by the State of Colorado as a non-profit educational institution in 1967. It was approved by the Colorado Department of Education to grant degrees under Section 124-21-3 CS '63 (1965 Supp.) in 1970. Also in 1970, the college was approved by the United States Department of Justice for the education of foreign students. It has been certified since 1975 by the Department of Education for eligibility to participate in federally-sponsored student aid programs.
Nazarene Bible College is one of the two exclusive institutions charged by the denomination with the task of preparing ministers rather than with the broader assignment of providing liberal arts education for both laity and clergy. It is the only U.S. Nazarene institution given the responsibility and funding to deliver multicultural contextual education. Graduates of the four-year Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree with a major in Pastoral Ministries meet denominational requirements for ordination to the ministry.
NBC has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The average student age is 39, 79% are married, and 86% are Nazarene with 21 other denominations represented.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 7,840 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,520 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,350 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 900 | 45% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,800 | 55% | |
Any Aid: |
73% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 44% (Highly Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Not Required |
