Vennard College

2300 8th Ave E, University Park, IA 52595

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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:
82
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,930
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
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Vennard College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Vennard College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 96%
Other 1%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 77%
In-State 23%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Iowa 23%
Oregon 17%
Indiana 17%
Missouri 11%
Alabama 5%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 205%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Vennard College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 9,930    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 8,700    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,050    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,379 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,329 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,417 71%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Vennard College Admissions

Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

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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