Vennard College

2300 8th Ave E, University Park, IA 52595

http://www.vennard.edu/

School Description

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Vennard College exists as a Wesleyan-Holiness Bible College to educate the mind, build character, and develop ministry skills and Christian devotion for the purpose of serving the Church and impacting the world for Christ.

Vennard College

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Vennard College was a non-denominational Christian college located in University Park, Iowa. It was announced on Nov. 12, 2008 that the college would close at the end of the 2008 fall semester. The college held its final commencement on Nov. 22, 2008 and it is now closed.

Mission Statement

Vennard College existed as a Wesleyan-Holiness Bible College to educate the mind, build character, and develop ministry skills and Christian devotion for the purpose of serving the Church and impacting the world for Christ.

History

In 1910, Dr. Iva Durham Vennard founded Chicago Evangelistic Institute (CEI) in Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose of providing "effective training for Christian service." Her stated goals were to send Spirit-filled people into the ministry and to promote Scriptural Holiness.

In 1951, the school moved to University Park, Iowa, where it was renamed Vennard College in 1959. The move to the beautiful, rural setting brought Vennard into a familial relationship with the graduates of the three other Christian colleges which formerly occupied the campus: Central Holiness University, John Fletcher College, and Kletzing College.

Dr. Vennard's presidency was followed by the leadership of Dr. Harry E. Jessop. Presidents of Vennard College have included Dr. H. M. Couchenour, Dr. J. Sutherland Logan, Dr. Merne A. Harris, Dr. Warthen T. Israel, Dr. Burnis Bushong (interim president) and Dr. Blake J. Neff.

In 1996, Vennard College was newly incorporated to continue the tradition of Christian higher education on this historic campus with Dr. W. Edward Rickman as president. In 2002, current president Dr. Bruce E. Moyer picked up the reigns of leadership to guide Vennard College into the 21st Century.

Vennard College announced on Nov. 12, 2008 that it would close at the end of the 2008 fall semester, according to the Des Moines Register. The academic records have been transferred to the University of Iowa, and transcripts can be obtained from the Registrar's Office of the University of Iowa. Vennard College archives have been transferred to MidAmerican Nazarene University in Olathe, KS.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Undenominational
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
109
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,020
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
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Degree Programs at Vennard College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Religious/Sacred Music
        A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • Secondary Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
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  • Technology

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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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      • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
        A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
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      • Religious Education
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities.
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  • Business

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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Certificate Programs at Vennard College

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
        A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Men 54%
Women 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 97%
Other 1%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 80%
In-State 20%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 20%
Missouri 20%
Iowa 20%
Minnesota 10%
Georgia 10%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 85%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 9,020    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,650    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 990    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,399 75%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,433 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,957 75%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 17%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 83%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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