Pacific Bible College

What Pacific Bible College does

Pacific Bible College is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Bible college located in Medford, Oregon, founded in 1991 (originally as Dove Bible Institute, renamed to its current name in 2000). It delivers Christ-centered higher education at the associate and bachelor's degree levels and self-identifies as the only Christ-centered institution between Eugene, Oregon and Redding, California, serving students from Southern Oregon and Northern California.

The college's academic operations run on the Populi student information system, with library holdings of approximately 11,000 volumes supplemented by Gale databases and Learning Express. Student-faculty ratio is reported at 3.67:1 (2022-2023); retention at 50% (2023-24, 2024-25) and graduation rate at 33.33% (2024, 2025). The institution is ABHE-accredited, Oregon HECC-authorized, and holds F-1 visa and VA benefits certifications.

Revenue mechanics consist of tuition at $297/credit for degree-seeking students and $140/credit for audit courses, supplemented by Pell Grants (no Federal Direct Loans), VA educational benefits, and donor contributions. Mike Robinson has served as President since 2009. The college operates within a referral network of 22+ endorsing churches and holds Federal Tax ID 93-1071753.

Name

Pacific Bible College

Legal name

Pacific Bible College

Website

https://pacificbible.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pacific Bible College is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Christ-centered Bible college in Medford, Oregon, offering associate and bachelor's degrees to students across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Founded 1991 and ABHE-accredited.

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Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Biblical studies degree
• Christian ministry training
• Theological education
• Religious college programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges per credit hour for degree-seeking and audit students, plus application and admission fees. The college maintains philosophy of keeping tuition low to enable debt-free graduation.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a donor-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID: 93-1071753), Pacific Bible College relies on charitable donations to support operations and transform lives through biblical higher education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pacific Bible College is a Christ-centered Bible college providing undergraduate Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Biblical Studies, Christian Elementary Education, Liberal Arts, and Christian Counseling, plus Certificate programs in Christian Ministry and Biblical Worship. Programs are designed for biblically integrated education, debt-free graduation, and preparation for lay ministry, marketplace ministry, or church roles.

Product overview

Pacific Bible College is a private, four-year Bible college offering Christ-centered higher education with degree programs at the Associate and Bachelor levels. The institution provides multiple academic pathways including the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS), Bachelor of Science in Christian Elementary Education (BSCE), Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS), Associate of Liberal Arts (ALA), Associate of Applied Science in Christian Counseling (AASCC), and Certificate programs (CCM and Biblical Worship Track). The college delivers educational services through its Populi-based digital learning platform, providing access to library resources including the Gale database and Learning Express for student research and skill development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS) A 122-credit hour undergraduate degree designed to build upon a Biblical foundation for students in the marketplace, lay ministry, or those preparing for church/parachurch ministry.
• Bachelor of Science in Christian Elementary Education (BSCE) Undergraduate degree program preparing students for effective teaching in Christian, private, and public school settings, leading to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Elementary Teacher Certification.
• Associate of Biblical Studies (ABS) Professional training degree providing academic study of the Bible, integrated systematic theology, and practical tools for ministry in daily life.
• Associate of Liberal Arts (ALA) Interdisciplinary program providing broad exploration of ideas, values, issues, and heritage of civilization, integrated with the Christian worldview.
• Associate of Applied Science in Christian Counseling (AASCC) Terminal/transitional program designed to prepare counselors providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families under organizational supervision of local churches and agencies.
• Certificate of Christian Ministry (CCM) One-year intensive introduction to basic elements of Christian ministry and Biblical worldview, providing a foundation for building ministry skills and personal maturity.
• CCM, Biblical Worship Track One-year certificate program providing introduction to musical and spiritual elements of Worship ministry within the Certificate of Christian Ministry framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate of 33.33% for 2024-2025; Retention rate of 50%; 67% of graduates employed in their degree field
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Calvary Chapel Bible CollegeminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students who wish to continue their education at Calvary Chapel Bible College after completing studies at Pacific Bible College.
• Corban UniversityminorOthersArticulation agreement for credit transfer. The college's librarian Garrett Trott holds a D.Min. from Corban University and works as University Librarian there.
• George Fox UniversityminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at George Fox University.
• Montana Bible CollegeminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at Montana Bible College.
• Multnomah University / William JessupminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer. Multiple faculty members (Kenner Gotzman, Brian Boisen) hold degrees from Multnomah institutions.
• New Hope Christian CollegeminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at New Hope Christian College.
• Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian University)minorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at Bushnell University.
• Oak Hills Christian CollegeminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at Oak Hills Christian College.
• Simpson UniversityminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at Simpson University. Dr. Dan Berger taught at Simpson University.
• Shasta Bible CollegeminorOthersArticulation agreement facilitating credit transfer for students continuing their education at Shasta Bible College.
• Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABHE-COA is the primary accrediting body for Pacific Bible College. The college is accredited to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels. ABHE is recognized by US Department of Education, CHEA, and International Council for Evangelical Theological Education.
• North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Bible College is a member of NACCAP, a professional enrollment organization promoting career development, spiritual growth, and mutual cooperation between Christian education institutions since 1970.
• Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC-ODA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState authorization body that approved Pacific Bible College as a nonprofit corporation authorized to offer and confer academic degrees in Oregon following determination that state academic standards are satisfied under OAR 583-030.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corban University: Private, faith-based university in Salem, Oregon offering biblically integrated undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable Christ-centered institution in the same Oregon geography with similar articulation relationships.
• Multnomah University: Portland-based Bible college and seminary offering biblical studies, theology, and ministry degrees. Comparable in mission, denominational adjacency, and articulation relationship; multiple PBC faculty and board members hold Multnomah degrees.
• Simpson University: Redding, California Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a Christ-centered liberal arts focus. Comparable as an ABHE-affiliated faith institution in PBC's broader service region.
• Calvary Chapel Bible College: Bible college affiliated with Calvary Chapel movement offering biblical studies and ministry training. Comparable faith-based institution with an active credit-transfer articulation agreement with PBC.
• George Fox University: Christian university in Newberg, Oregon offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a faith-based liberal arts foundation. Comparable as a Christ-centered institution with which PBC has an active articulation agreement.
• New Hope Christian College: Eugene, Oregon Bible college affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Comparable as a small ABHE-accredited Bible college with overlapping articulation and recruitment geography.
• Bushnell University: Eugene, Oregon Christian university (formerly Northwest Christian University) offering biblically grounded undergraduate programs. Comparable Christ-centered institution with active articulation agreement and overlapping faculty networks.
• Shasta Bible College: Redding, California Bible college offering certificates and degrees in biblical studies and ministry. Comparable small ABHE institution directly within PBC's Northern California service area and an active articulation partner.

Emerging players

• Oak Hills Christian College: Small Bible college in Bemidji, Minnesota offering associate and bachelor's degrees in biblical studies. Comparable in mission and accreditation tier; an active articulation partner though geographically distant.

Regional players

• Montana Bible College: Small ABHE-accredited Bible college in Bozeman, Montana. Comparable in scale, accreditation, and program mix to PBC, with an active articulation relationship, though operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PacificBibleCollegeMedfordOregon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-bible-college

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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