Facts
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
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree with majors in
- Bible and Theology
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Educational Ministries
- Christian School Education
- Counseling for Christian Ministries
- Leadership and Ethics
- Music Ministries
- Pastoral Leadership
- Pastoral Ministries
Associate of Arts in Ministry degree with concentrations in
Non-degree programs
- Keyboard Ministries and Pedagogy Diploma
- Substitute Teaching Certificate
- Ministry Preparation Program.
Small class sizes
- 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 Reviews
- 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 90% 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
- 75% Nazarene with 31 other denominations represented
- Slightly less than 2 to 1 ratio of men to women
- 80% married
- Geographically from 49 states and several international locations
Active Student Body
| Gender | Under 20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | Over 60 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 286 | 472 | 423 | 296 | 75 | 1563 |
| Online | |||||||
| Male | 5 | 167 | 296 | 250 | 156 | 35 | 909 |
| Female | 3 | 54 | 133 | 137 | 107 | 35 | 469 |
| Total | 8 | 221 | 429 | 387 | 263 | 70 | 1378 |
| Campus | |||||||
| Male | 1 | 43 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 104 |
| Female | 2 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 81 |
| Total | 3 | 65 | 43 | 36 | 33 | 5 | 185 |