Free Will Baptist Bible College

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School Location

3606 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205-0117

General information

(615) 844-5000

Type of institution:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees
Carnegie classification:	Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Number of students:	324 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 35

Mission

The mission of Free Will Baptist Bible College is to educate leaders to serve Christ, His church, and His world through Biblical thought and life.

About this School

Free Will Baptist Bible College is a private four-year college in Nashville, Tennessee. The college was founded in 1942 and is affiliated with the National Association of Free Will Baptists. Every student at the college is required to major in Bible; as a result, many (although not all) students are in preparation for careers as ministers or missionaries. FWBBC maintains a top-flight Music Department to train vocalists and instrumentalists. The college's Teacher Education program provides teachers for public and private schools. Business Department graduates are in great demand by the Nashville business community. FWBBC enjoys growing Adult Degree and Distance-Learning programs. All students are involved in some type of Christian service outside the classroom, such as conducting services at jails and nursing homes, providing ministry for the homeless, working in local churches and more.

History

The National Association of Free Will Baptists founded Free Will Baptist Bible College in 1942 as a two-year institution. Eight students comprised the original student body. The college added a third year of study in 1949, a fourth year in 1950 and awarded its first Bachelor's degrees to five seniors in 1951. Today the college enrolls about 380 students annually from approximately 25 states and several foreign countries. Various majors and minors, in addition to the required Bible major, are available in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music Education degree programs. Two and three year Associate's degree programs are also offered.

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 13,086	$ 12,832	$ 11,138
Out of State	$ 13,086	$ 12,832	$ 11,138
Books and Supplies	$ 788	$ 720	$ 720
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 5,352	$ 4,866	$ 4,724
Other Expenses	$ 4,895	$ 3,549	$ 3,399
Off Campus
Room and board	$ 6,034	$ 5,150	$ 5,150
Other Expenses	$ 4,811	$ 3,825	$ 3,825
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$ 3,547	$ 3,073	$ 2,773

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	25%	$ 1,551
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	20%	$ 2,403
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	59%	$ 1,615
Loans to students	55%	$ 2,049

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