C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Ankeny, IA Faith Baptist Bible, founded in 1921, is a church-affiliated college. Its 52-acre campus is located in Ankeny, six miles from Des Moines. Web Site www.faith.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 226 Women 125 (55.3%) Men 101 (44.7%) Graduate Students 48 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult No No August 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.42 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 470 average 340-660 range of middle 50% 530 average 480-640 range of middle 50% 470 average 400-600 range of middle 50% 24 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $24,730 Tuition and Fees $16,766 Room and Board $6,800 Average Percent of Need Met 46% Average Freshman Award $7,043 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $15,006
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 17 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 51% of classes 10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 6% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Ankeny Population 51,567 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 97% of freshmen, 71% of all students National Christian College Athletic Association Eagles 70% of women participate 70% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 73.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 39.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 0.4% Black/African-American 0.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.3% White 4.9% Unknown 0.4% from 4 countries Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 20.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History 4 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1900 Northwest 4th Street City, State, Zip Ankeny, IA 50023 Phone (515) 964-0601 x241 Fax (515) 964-1638 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@faith.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $45 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 1 Not available September 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 44 admitted students enrolled 30 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 33% Score of 400-500 67% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 33% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 0% Score of 400-500 100% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% 470 average 340-660 range of middle 50% 530 average 480-640 range of middle 50% 470 average 400-600 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.42 3.75 and Above 38% 3.50-3.74 18% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 9% 2.50-2.99 16% 2.00-2.49 4% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 8% Score of 24-29 40% Score of 18-23 44% Score of 12-17 8% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 24 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 15% Top quarter: 33% Top half: 63% Bottom half: 37% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $24,730 Tuition and Fees $16,766 Room and Board $6,800 Books and Supplies $1,164 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 007121 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2004-05 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 46% Average Award $7,043 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 104 (91.2%) of freshmen 94 (90.4%) of applicants 94 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 5 (5.3%) of aid recipients Received by 81 (86.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,250 Received by 67 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,034 Received by 91 (96.8%) of aid recipients 10 (8.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $255 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $7,124 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 311 (98.1%) of undergraduates 290 (93.3%) of applicants 290 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 5 (1.7%) of aid recipients Received by 232 (80.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,299 Received by 213 (73.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,871 Received by 135 (46.6%) of aid recipients 21 (6.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,465
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2004-05 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 89% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $15,006 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 3.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 131 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Music Number of Awards 23 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards 1 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Children of Faculty/Staff, Relatives of Clergy Number of Awards 93 Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Bible/Biblical Studies Divinity/Ministry Elementary Education and Teaching English/Language Arts Teacher Education Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Music Teacher Education Pastoral Studies/Counseling Religious Education Religious/Sacred Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Theology and religious vocations, Education, Business/marketing None Double major, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 17 Part-Time Faculty 13 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 59% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 51% of classes 10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 6% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 45 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Divinity, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Religion Theology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Ankeny Population 51,567 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 52 acres Temperature 10.7 average low in January, 82.2 average high in September Rain 108 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 12 mile(s) from campus in Des Moines 8 mile(s) from campus in Des Moines 55 mile(s) from campus in Osceola HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 29% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 97% of freshmen, 71% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Christian College Athletic Association Eagles Maroon, white, and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Soccer x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, music ensembles, student government, yearbook 70% of women participate 70% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 226 Women 125 (55.3%) Men 101 (44.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 194 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 48 Yes 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.3% Asian 0.4% Black/African-American 0.9% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 89.3% White 4.9% Unknown 0.4% from 4 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 73.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 39.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 44.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 46.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 20.0% Disciplines Pursued Theology 29% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018