Shasta Bible College

Name

Shasta Bible College

Legal name

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

Website

https://shasta.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Bible college programs
• Theological seminary degrees
• Ministerial education
• Distance education platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Per-unit tuition at $425 for undergraduate degrees. Full-time enrollment (15+ units) receives $1,000 tuition discount per semester. Typical undergraduate semester cost approximately $7,195 including tuition, fees, and on-campus housing.
2. Graduate Tuition: Per-unit tuition at $425 for graduate programs. Full-time graduate enrollment (9+ units) receives $575 tuition discount. Typical graduate semester cost approximately $4,175 excluding on-campus fees.
3. On-Campus Housing: Residential housing at $1,500 per semester for single students. Married student housing at $750 per month plus utilities. Revenue from dormitory operations and associated fees.
4. Student Fees: Registration fee ($200), technology fee ($150), student activity fee ($70), accident insurance ($40), graduation fees ($200), and other miscellaneous fees. Federal Pell Grant and loan programs constitute major funding source for students.
5. Federal Financial Aid Administration: SBC&GS acts as intermediary for Title IV federal financial aid including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Work Study, and Direct Loans. Federal School Code: 016802. Also administers Cal Grant programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shasta Bible College & Graduate School delivers accredited Christian higher education through undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Ministries, Education, and Chaplaincy. Programs are offered on-campus in Redding, California, and via a Populi-powered distance education platform with 24/7 access to coursework. The institution also prepares students for ACSI teacher/administrator certification and supports VA benefits, Pell Grants, and other federal financial aid.

Product overview

Shasta Bible College & Graduate School is a nationally accredited Christian higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The institution operates as a single educational platform with multiple delivery modes (on-campus and distance education) and diverse program offerings. Undergraduate programs include certificates and degrees in Biblical Studies, Early Childhood Education, and Education, while graduate programs encompass Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts in Chaplaincy, and Master of Divinity degrees. The institution also offers ACSI teacher/administrator certification preparation and hosts the annual Alpha & Omega Conference on creation and end-time prophecy. Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction and an online distance education platform using the Populi student information system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate in Biblical Studies
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Professional Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Education
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministries
• Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
• Master of Science in Education: Administration
• Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
• Master of Divinity
• ACSI Teacher/Administrator/Specialist Certification
• Distance Education Program
• Alpha & Omega Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of graduates enter vocational Christian service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2011VA approved all standard degree programs for attendance of veterans using VA education benefits effective August 1, 2011. Programs include A.A. Biblical Studies, A.A. Early Childhood Education, B.A. Bible and Theology, B.A. Christian Professional Studies, B.A. Education, M.S. Education (Curriculum & Instruction, Administration), M.A. Christian Ministries (Biblical Studies, Leadership), M.Div. (Pastoral and General Ministry, Military Chaplaincy). SBC&GS also offers Yellow Ribbon award matching VA contributions up to $500/year for qualifying veterans.
• Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)coreOthersMember of TRACS since 1997. TRACS is the only Christian accrediting agency approved by US Department of Education to accredit both undergraduate and graduate institutions. Recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). Most recent reaffirmation April 25, 2022 for 10 years.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ACSI and approved to offer courses and programs leading to ACSI Teacher/Administrator/Specialist Certificate and recertification. Enables graduates to pursue certification for Christian school teaching and administration positions.
• Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)coreOthersLicensed to operate under provisions of California Education Code. Students may file complaints with BPPE at 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225, Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 547-8900 or (888) 370-7589.
• Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE)minorOthersMission organization where SBC&GS alumni serve as missionaries. Part of alumni placement network for vocational Christian service.
• Evangelical Baptist MissionsminorOthersMission organization where SBC&GS alumni serve as missionaries. Part of alumni placement network for vocational Christian service.
• Village MissionsminorOthersMission organization where SBC&GS alumni serve as missionaries. Part of alumni placement network for vocational Christian service.
• American Missionary FellowshipminorOthersMission organization where SBC&GS alumni serve as missionaries. Part of alumni placement network for vocational Christian service.
• General Association of Regular Baptists (GARBC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBC&GS alumni pastor churches affiliated with GARBC. College participates in GARBC Talents for Christ competition with awards of $500 for first place ($250/semester) and 25-50% tuition discounts for national winners. Warthan Family GARBC Scholarship provides up to $500/semester for students committed to pastoring within GARBC network. GARBC Church Member Discount offers 10% need-based institutional grant for tuition.
• Campus IvycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party servicer manages and processes all federal financial aid for SBC&GS including verification, loan administration, and Title IV compliance. Handles Return to Title IV calculations for student withdrawals.
• Populi (Student Information System)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline student information system used for distance education course delivery, student account management, financial aid tracking, and enrollment verification. Students access grades, course materials, and financial information through Populi portal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Moody Bible Institute: A much larger Chicago-based Bible college and seminary with broad evangelical reach, including a significant online and distance education program. Operates in the same Bible-college category as SBC&GS but at substantially greater scale and brand recognition.
• Bob Jones University: A larger fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville, SC, with undergraduate and graduate programs in Bible, theology, and education. Operates in the same conservative Christian higher education category as SBC&GS, with a comparable ACSI-aligned teacher training pathway.
• Biola University: A larger evangelical university in La Mirada, CA, with a Talbot School of Theology that trains ministers and chaplains. Connects to SBC&GS via shared faculty (Stephen Brown is a Talbot graduate) and overlapping conservative Christian higher education positioning.
• Liberty University: A very large evangelical university in Lynchburg, VA, with an extensive online Bible college and seminary. Competes with SBC&GS for distance education students in pastoral ministry and chaplaincy, and shares VA-approved programs and Title IV eligibility, but at a vastly different scale.

Direct peers

• The Master's University: A small, conservative Christian college and seminary in Santa Clarita, CA, offering undergraduate and graduate Bible/theology degrees with similar denominational (Baptist/evangelical) orientation. Directly comparable in size, mission, and program mix to SBC&GS.
• William Jessup University: A small Christian university in Rocklin, CA, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Bible/theology and education, with ACSI-aligned teacher certification. Comparable in size, Northern California geography, and evangelical mission to SBC&GS.
• Western Seminary: A conservative Reformed Baptist seminary with campuses in Portland, OR (and others) offering M.Div. and graduate ministry degrees. Directly comparable to SBC&GS's graduate programs in pastoral ministry and chaplaincy, and shares faculty/denominational ties.
• Calvary University: A small, non-denominational Bible college in Kansas City, MO, offering Bible/theology degrees with on-campus and online options. Highly comparable in scale, conservative Christian identity, and program structure to SBC&GS.
• Multnomah University: Portland-based non-denominational Bible college and seminary that shares historical lineage with SBC&GS (Shasta began as a Multnomah extension). Comparable in size, conservative evangelical identity, and undergraduate/graduate Bible degree offerings.
• Gateway Seminary: Southern Baptist Convention-affiliated seminary in Ontario, CA, offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. degrees. A faculty member (Dr. Jane Deangelo) is ABD at Gateway, and the school serves a similar conservative Baptist student market in the western U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/193073030712687
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shasta-bible-college-and-graduate-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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