Vennard College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaVennard 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.
Quick Facts
- 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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Vennard College Students & Campus Life
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| 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
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| 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 |
