Facts
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Founded 1964
The college
- Founded in 1964 by action of the General Assembly Church of the Nazarene
- Private four-year, co-educational Bible college
- Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (2006) and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Biblical Higher Education (1976)
Academics
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Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree with majors in
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Associate of Arts in Lay Ministries degree with concentrations in
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Non-degree programs
- Keyboard Ministries and Pedagogy Diploma
- Early Education Ministries Diploma
- Women's Ministries Diploma
- Committed, gifted faculty who bring years of ministerial experience to the classroom
- 14 to 1 student/faculty ratio
Innovative and Unique Programs
- Online Education
- Advantage Accelerated Degree Program
- Alliance for Ministry Education
- Senior Ministry Integration
- Residency Program
- Ministry Progress Review Interviews - Counseling
- Graduating Colloquium and Exit Interviews
- Ministry Preparation Program
Admission Requirements
- Completion of high school or GED
- Transcripts of all previous college credits
- Favorable recommendations
- Essay
Financial Aid
- Approximately 85% of the student body receives some type of financial assistance: federal grants, loans, scholarships.
Housing
- All off-campus
Employment
- Colorado Springs offers a variety of job opportunities with a corresponding range of compensation.
Student Profile
- Average age: 38
- 85% Nazarene with 17 other denominations represented
- Slightly less than 2 to 1 ratio of men to women
- 80% married
- Geographically from 50 states and several international locations