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Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary
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Information Summary
Ranks 483rd overall and 13th in Maryland
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
83.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,469 |
| Admission
Success rate |
46% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
/ 1140 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
11 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
82% / 40% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
658 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lanham, MD 20706-3599
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,642 (37,642 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,007 (2.87 people per house) |
| Families | 9,627 (3.31 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 26,597 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,154 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 59 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 331 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,518 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,086 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary?
Ranks 1209th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $11,400 | $11,400 | $11,400 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $520 | $520 | $520 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $380 | $380 | $380 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $9,960 | $9,960 | $9,960 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $320 | $320 | $320 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $415 | $415 | $415 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,469 | $24,469 | $24,469 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,596 | $26,596 | $26,596 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,327 | $16,327 | $16,327 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $13,695 | $13,695 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $320 | $320 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $9,250 |
$9,250 |
$9,250 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,670 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $30 |
| Applicants | 65 (44 male / 21 female) |
| Admitted | 30 (19 male / 11 female) |
| Admission rate | 46% |
| First-time Enrollment | 29 (19 male / 10 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 21 (11 male / 10 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (8 male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 658 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCCAA |
|---|
ACT Test Admission
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 3% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 741st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 52% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 420 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 830 / 1140 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 112 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,600 |
| Board Fee | $3,850 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Ranks 1393rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,297 | 8 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,650 | 2 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,454 | 15 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,403 | 11 | |
| Any financial aid type | 18 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 11 | 9 | 20 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 163 | 138 | 301 |
Hispanic | 11 | 7 | 18 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 33 | 19 | 52 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 161 | 92 | 253 |
Race Unknown | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Total | 389 | 269 | 658 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | N/A | 5 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 17 | 42 | |
| 20 | 9 | 29 | |
| 12 | 10 | 22 | |
| 6 | N/A | 6 | |
| 3 | N/A | 3 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Bible/Biblical Studies | 18 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 29 | |||
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 22 | ||
| Religious Education | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 42 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Theology/Theological Studies | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 6 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 53 | 1 | 105 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Ranks 2721st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,264 ($43,573 male / $41,412 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 21 (18 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 37 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $236,519 |
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Reduced Course Load, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Washington Bible College is unique in its study options. For instance, the university has a Double Major, ESL, Independent Study, Internships, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Washington Bible College.
- Education:
- Elementary Education, Music Teacher Education
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $350 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, for all that did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 67%. Remember that this can change at any time.
SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. The regular application is due the 12th of August. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at thirty-nine percent scholarships per grants and sixty-one percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and Other: institutional verification worksheet. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Leadership. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency.
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Students
The university is a Private, Bible College, Seminary College, Four-year, Nondenominational, Coed, where 67 percent of the applicants were admitted and Association for Biblical Higher Education. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the student body consists of sixty-nine percent in-state students and thirty-one percent out-of-state students. Washington Bible College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately three hundred and forty degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Remarkably, the school is located 10 miles from Washington, DC.
Washington Bible College-Capital Bible Seminary Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

















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