Williamson Christian College

What Williamson Christian College does

Williamson Christian College (operating as Williamson College) is a small, private, faith-based higher education institution headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, operating under 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Founded to deliver affordable, flexible, and academically rigorous education from a Christian worldview, the institution runs two campuses — its primary site at 274 Mallory Station Road in Franklin and a second location launched in 2018 at LifePoint Church in Smyrna, Tennessee (Rutherford County). The college intentionally maintains a small scale, stating that it does not aspire to become a large college but rather "the best small college we can be."

The college offers an undergraduate-to-graduate program portfolio including a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an Associate Degree in Leadership, dual enrollment for high school students, and graduate degrees comprising the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), Master of Arts in Theology and Biblical Languages (MATBL), and Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership (MAIL). Differentiated programs include the New Lens Biblical Studies curriculum — featuring study trips to Israel, Turkey, and Greece led by Kristi McLelland — and THE PROMISE, a prison education partnership with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office serving incarcerated individuals with workforce preparation. The institution runs on the Populi student information system for academic, enrollment, and financial aid management, with WCMail (Microsoft Outlook / Office 365) for institutional communications; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are developed in-house.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (full-time undergraduate at $665 per semester credit hour; part-time at $695; MAOL at $775; ministry graduate programs at $345; dual enrollment at $75 on-site / $500 online) plus a stack of per-term technology ($230), administrative ($180), facilities ($130), and miscellaneous fees, with the balance sourced from donations to the 501(c)(3). The go-to-market model relies on direct online enrollment, church partnerships (LifePoint, Brentwood Baptist, Church of the City), transfer-pathway relationships (Motlow State Community College, S2L), and community events such as the annual Uncommon Leadership Award Dinner and Constitution Corner programming. Customer segments are diverse — traditional undergraduates, adult learners, graduate students, dual enrollment high schoolers, veterans (VA / Yellow Ribbon / DoD TA), and justice-involved individuals — with no single anchor segment driving revenue.

Name

Williamson Christian College

Legal name

Williamson College

Website

https://williamsoncc.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Williamson Christian College is a small, private, faith-based college in Franklin, Tennessee operating two campuses and offering affordable undergraduate, graduate, dual enrollment, and prison education programs from a Christian worldview.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate theological studies
• Dual enrollment programs
• Prison education initiative

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Full-time undergraduate tuition at $665 per semester credit hour; part-time at $695 per credit hour. Students enrolled in 12+ credit hours are considered full-time.
2. Graduate Tuition: Graduate MAOL program at $775 per semester credit hour; Graduate Ministry programs (MABS, MATBL) at $345 per semester credit hour.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The college accepts donations through various methods including online portal, check, credit card, recurring gifts, stock gifts, IRA charitable distributions, and planned gifts. Williamson College is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
4. Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment courses at $75 per semester credit hour on-site and $500 online, serving high school students seeking college credit.
5. Fees and Miscellaneous Charges: Application fees ($50-$150), enrollment fees ($150-$300), graduation fees ($250-$300), technology fees ($230/term), and various administrative fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Williamson Christian College delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs taught from a Christian worldview, including a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an Associate Degree in Leadership, dual enrollment courses for high school students, and master's degrees in Organizational Leadership, Theological Studies, Biblical Studies, Theology and Biblical Languages, and Intercultural Leadership. Courses are offered at the Franklin main campus, the Smyrna satellite campus (at LifePoint Church), and online, primarily through one-night-per-week evening classes designed for adult and working learners.

Product overview

Williamson College is a small, private Christian college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily focused on business administration and ministry/theological studies. The institution provides a portfolio of educational products including graduate programs (Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Theology and Biblical Languages, Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership), undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Associate Degree in Leadership), dual enrollment for high school students, and specialized programs like New Lens Biblical Studies with study trips to Israel, Turkey, and Greece. The college also operates THE PROMISE prison education program in partnership with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Student management is handled through the Populi platform, with WC Mail for institutional communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) A graduate-level master's degree program taught from a Christian worldview perspective, preparing students for organizational leadership roles. Priced at $775 per semester credit hour.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration A comprehensive undergraduate business degree program integrating Christian worldview with business education. Priced at $665 per semester credit hour for full-time students (12+ credits) and $695 per credit hour for part-time students.
• Associate Degree in Leadership An associate-level degree program designed for students seeking foundational leadership knowledge and skills, with transfer and degree completion pathways.
• Dual Enrollment Program A concurrent enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education. Priced at $75 per credit hour on-site and $500 online.
• New Lens Biblical Studies A biblical studies program led by Kristi McLelland that teaches the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens, including study trips to Israel, Turkey, and Greece.
• THE PROMISE Program A partnership between the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Williamson Christian College that prepares inmates for meaningful employment upon release from prison through quality instruction, targeting a jail population of approximately 450 inmates.
• Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS), Master of Arts in Theology and Biblical Languages (MATBL), and Master of Arts in Intercultural Leadership (MAIL) Graduate ministry and theological programs including MATS, MABS, MATBL, and MAIL, priced at $345 per semester credit hour and taught from a Christian worldview.
• Biblical Study Trips to Israel, Turkey, and Greece Study abroad experiences to Israel, Turkey, and Greece offered through the New Lens Biblical Studies program led by Kristi McLelland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible scheduling with classes meeting one night per week

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LifePoint ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018LifePoint church hosts the second Williamson College campus at their facility in Rutherford County, TN (Smyrna location). Launched in 2018, this partnership enables the college to extend its educational programs to a broader geographic area, currently offering Business Administration and Ministry Leadership undergraduate degrees at the satellite location.
• Motlow State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to facilitate transfer pathways and educational opportunities between the two institutions, supporting students seeking to complete bachelor's degrees after associate-level coursework.
• S2LminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership related to addiction recovery center programs. S2L is one of the approved centers for the Addiction Recover Center Scholarship, offering educational opportunities to employees, alumni, or transitional living students.
• Williamson County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHE PROMISE partnership prepares inmates for meaningful employment upon release from prison. The program addresses recidivism through quality instruction, with the college providing education while inmates commit to their communities, employers, and themselves. The jail houses approximately 450 inmates, and the program targets this population with knowledge and skills for improved employment or entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Brentwood Baptist ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaul Wilkinson served as adult groups minister associate at Brentwood Baptist Church where he oversees adult groups and adult education. The church serves as a recruiting channel and community partner for the college.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trevecca Nazarene University: Nashville-based private Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a faith-based mission. Comparable to Williamson in religious affiliation, regional Tennessee footprint, and emphasis on adult-friendly scheduling.
• Welch College (Free Will Baptist Bible College): Small Tennessee-based Christian college offering undergraduate and graduate theological degrees. Comparable to Williamson in scale, denominational identity, and focus on ministry/theology programs.
• Bryan College: Private Christian college in Dayton, TN offering undergraduate and graduate programs from a Christian worldview. Comparable in scale, religious mission, and Tennessee regional footprint.
• Johnson University Tennessee: Faith-based university in Knoxville, TN offering Bible, ministry, and education degrees with flexible scheduling for adult learners. Highly comparable in mission, religious identity, and adult-learner focus.
• Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary: Theological seminary in Memphis, TN offering graduate theological degrees. Comparable in faith-based graduate theology programs and Tennessee footprint, though focused solely on graduate seminary education.

Broad incumbents

• Belmont University: Nashville-based private Christian university with broad undergraduate and graduate offerings. Comparable in faith-based heritage and Middle Tennessee geography, though much larger and more diversified.
• Lipscomb University: Larger Nashville-based Christian university with undergraduate and graduate programs including ministry and business tracks. Comparable in faith-based mission and Middle Tennessee market, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Nazarene Bible College: Online-focused Bible college offering associate and bachelor's degrees in ministry and theology. Comparable in narrow faith-based mission and emphasis on flexible/online delivery, though operating nationally rather than regionally.
• Visible Music College: Small private faith-based college in Memphis, TN offering music and worship-focused programs. Comparable in small-scale, Christian-college identity and Tennessee regional footprint, though differentiated by music ministry focus.

Regional players

• Cumberland University: Private university in Lebanon, TN with undergraduate and graduate programs including business and education. Comparable in regional Tennessee market and tuition positioning, though secular rather than faith-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WilliamsonEdu
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/williamson-christian-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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