Faith Baptist Bible College

Name

Faith Baptist Bible College

Legal name

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Website

https://faith.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Biblical studies degrees
• Seminary programs
• Undergraduate ministry education
• Online Christian degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankeny

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Primary revenue from undergraduate tuition for credit-bearing courses. Tuition varies by credit hours: $10,470 per semester for 12-18 credits, $825 per credit for 1-11 hours, $615 per credit over 18 hours
2. Graduate and Seminary Tuition: Revenue from Master of Education ($405/credit with $25 tech fee) and seminary programs
3. Housing and Dining: On-campus housing ($4,630/year) and meal plans ($4,860/year) for residential students
4. Online and Dual Enrollment: Revenue from online classes: $420/credit for undergrads, $150/credit for high school students, with technology fees
5. Donations and Gifts: Charitable contributions from individuals and churches through online giving, phone, mail, and planned/legacy giving programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Faith Baptist Bible College is a private Christian college offering Christ-centered undergraduate, graduate, and seminary degree programs. It delivers on-campus, online, and dual-enrollment courses across 37 areas of study including Biblical Studies, Education, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Music, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, and Pastoral Studies, plus Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry through its seminary.

Product overview

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private Christian college offering a multi-level educational platform across undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. The institution provides a portfolio of degree programs including Biblical Studies, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Education, Nursing, Music, Organizational Leadership, and Pastoral Studies at associate, bachelor's, and master's levels, supplemented by Faith Baptist Theological Seminary offering M.A., M.Div., and D.Min. degrees. The platform integrates Canvas LMS for online course delivery, Populi for student information management, and National Student Clearinghouse for transcript services. Supporting products include Camp2Us (camp ministry partnerships), athletics programs (Eagle Nation), student housing and dining facilities (Benson Hall, Twigs Coffee Shop), Patten Library with electronic databases, academic support services (The Write Spot, tutoring), Career Services, chapel services, and summer programs (Jump Start, athletic camps, Team Impact, Contenders). Additional offerings include the Discover Your Calling Quiz for vocational assessment, audio recordings via podcast platforms, the Faith Pulpit theological publication, and annual conferences (FaithFest, Refresh Conference, Business Leadership Summit, Global Reach Conference). The institution also operates a hybrid program enabling accelerated bachelor's-to-master's degree completion, often within five years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (A.A., B.S., B.A., B.Mus.) Residential and online associate, bachelor's, and bachelor of music degree programs covering 37 areas of study including Biblical Studies, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Education, Music, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, and Pastoral Studies, with tuition at $10,470/semester for full-time students (12-18 credits).
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) Fully online, asynchronous graduate degree program with 8-week courses offered in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction tracks, designed for working educators seeking principal, administrator, curriculum director, or lead teacher roles. Tuition is $405/credit plus $25 technology fee per credit.
• Faith Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A., M.Div., D.Min.)

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% employment rate within two years of graduation (10% higher than national average)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Learning CommissioncoreOthersPrimary institutional accreditor recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation, granting degrees at Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate levels. Located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504.
• Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)coreOthersAccredited by ABHE Commission on Accreditation to grant certificates and degrees at Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, and Doctoral levels. Located at 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd. Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822.
• Iowa Department of EducationcoreOthersApproved for teacher licensure eligibility - Classroom teaching K-6, English/Language Arts 5-12, Music K-12, World History 5-12
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)coreOthersParticipates in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, allowing authorization to offer distance education across state lines
• Iowa Regular Baptist Camp (IRBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership where FBBC Contenders team serves at camp each summer. Students gain ministry experience while serving at the camp. Pastor Phil Betz leads the Contenders program annually.
• Christian Camps (Team Impact Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBBC Team Impact students serve at Christian camps across four different states during summer months in various roles including counselors, coaches, activity leaders, and support staff
• Camp2Us Partner CampsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith partners with camps to offer unique program where students can take online courses towards a degree while serving at partnering camps
• American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries (AACC&S)minorOthersInstitutional member of AACC&S
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)minorOthersMember of ACSI

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bob Jones University: Private fundamentalist/Protestant university in Greenville, SC offering undergraduate through graduate degrees with a biblical worldview curriculum. Highly comparable as a small, denominationally-affiliated residential college with similar program mix and student profile.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based evangelical institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning programs with a strong biblical/theological focus. Comparable to Faith as a faith-centered college with seminary-level programs and online extensions.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Standalone evangelical seminary in Dallas, TX offering M.A., M.Div., Th.M., and D.Min. degrees. Comparable as a theological graduate institution, though Faith's seminary is a smaller sub-unit within a broader undergraduate college.
• The Master's University: Private Christian university in Santa Clarita, CA with Baptist roots, offering biblical studies, pastoral, education, and business programs. Comparable as a denominationally-affiliated residential Christian college with online extensions.
• Maranatha Baptist University: Small Baptist-affiliated college in Watertown, WI offering biblical studies, pastoral, education, and music programs. Very comparable in size, denominational identity (Baptist), residential model, and program portfolio.
• Calvary University: Small Baptist-affiliated Bible college in Kansas City offering undergraduate and graduate programs in biblical studies, education, and music. Comparable in scale, denomination, and program mix to Faith Baptist Bible College.
• Central Christian College of the Bible: Small Christian college in Moberly, MO with a biblical/theological focus, undergraduate programs, and online offerings. Comparable as a small, faith-centered Bible college with similar program mix and residential model.

Broad incumbents

• Biola University: Larger evangelical Christian university in La Mirada, CA with extensive undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including a robust Talbot School of Theology. Comparable in theological depth but significantly larger and more diversified.
• Liberty University: Massive evangelical university in Lynchburg, VA with extensive online programs, large residential campus, and broad program portfolio. Comparable in Baptist/evangelical identity and online strategy, but orders of magnitude larger in scale.
• Cedarville University: Larger Baptist-affiliated university in Ohio with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs including strong education, nursing, and engineering offerings. Comparable as a Baptist higher-ed institution but materially larger in scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@faithedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/128462793203
• Instagraminstagram.com/fbbcedu
• Xx.com/faithedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faith-baptist-bible-college

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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