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Boston Baptist College

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Boston Baptist College

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist Bible Fellowship International

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Boston Baptist College is a Baptist college in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, whose bachelor's program is in Biblical Studies. Its Spiritual Life page describes a weekly Chapel service, a weekly devotional time and campus small groups, and its Statement of Faith is one the community fully subscribes to.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Our student body also takes the time to gather together for our weekly Chapel service.”

    Source: boston.edu

  • “As part of our curriculum and part of our expectations for our student body, students actively serve and build up their local church.”

    Source: boston.edu

  • “We continuously challenge our students to take the skills they learn in the classroom and use those skills to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth.”

    Source: boston.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to join a campus small group.

Source: boston.edu
What's a normal week?

The college holds a weekly Chapel service that includes worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.

Source: boston.edu
Where do I find community?

Students are required to join a campus small group, and the college works to ensure every student finds a church home.

Source: boston.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students actively serve and build up their local church.

Source: boston.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Campus small groups are required of all students, in addition to the existing listed groups.)
  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One weekly Chapel service is stated.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (The weekly chapel is quoted as including prayer; recorded as weekly.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (The Church Service page says serving the local church is part of the curriculum and of the expectations for all students.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One weekly Chapel service is stated.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our student body also takes the time to gather together for our weekly Chapel service. This time includes worship, prayer, and a message from the Scriptures.”
      The student body gathers for a weekly Chapel service with worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (The weekly chapel is quoted as including prayer; recorded as weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to participate in a campus small group.”
      Students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to take part in a campus small group.
      “Our student body also takes the time to gather together for our weekly Chapel service. This time includes worship, prayer, and a message from the Scriptures.”
      The student body gathers for a weekly Chapel service with worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Overview | Academics | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/overview/academics · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All our students major in Biblical Studies because we believe the Bible is to be the center of every student’s academic experience and focus.”
      All students major in Biblical Studies.
    2. Degrees & Programs | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (B.B.S.)”
      The college offers a four-year bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Faith | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/statement-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we place on record the Confession of Faith to which we as the community of Boston Baptist College fully subscribe.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith (Confession of Faith) that its community fully subscribes to.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Campus small groups are required of all students, in addition to the existing listed groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to participate in a campus small group”
      Every student is required to take part in a campus small group.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Service | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/churchservice · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we work to ensure every student finds a church home where they can serve, learn, and edify the church.”
      The college works to help every student find a church home.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (The Church Service page says serving the local church is part of the curriculum and of the expectations for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Service | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/churchservice · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As part of our curriculum and part of our expectations for our student body, students actively serve and build up their local church.”
      Serving and building up the local church is part of the curriculum and the expectations for all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/ourmission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We continuously challenge our students to take the skills they learn in the classroom and use those skills to build up the Kingdom of God here on earth.”
      The college's mission asks students to use their learning to build up the Kingdom of God, including in the local church.

Strengths

  • The college holds a weekly Chapel service of worship, prayer and Scripture, and students are asked to take part in a weekly devotional time and a campus small group.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our student body also takes the time to gather together for our weekly Chapel service. This time includes worship, prayer, and a message from the Scriptures.”
      The student body gathers for a weekly Chapel service with worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.
      “students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to participate in a campus small group.”
      Students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to take part in a campus small group.
  • All students major in Biblical Studies, and the bachelor's degree is in Biblical Studies.
    Sources (2)
    1. Overview | Academics | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/overview/academics · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All our students major in Biblical Studies because we believe the Bible is to be the center of every student’s academic experience and focus.”
      All students major in Biblical Studies.
    2. Degrees & Programs | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES (B.B.S.)”
      The college offers a four-year bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies.
  • The college publishes a statement of faith that its community fully subscribes to.
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Faith | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/statement-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we place on record the Confession of Faith to which we as the community of Boston Baptist College fully subscribe.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith (Confession of Faith) that its community fully subscribes to.
  • The college says it works to ensure every student finds a church home, and serving the local church is part of its curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Service | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/churchservice · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we work to ensure every student finds a church home where they can serve, learn, and edify the church.”
      The college works to help every student find a church home.
      “As part of our curriculum and part of our expectations for our student body, students actively serve and build up their local church.”
      Serving and building up the local church is part of the curriculum and the expectations for all students.
  • Students are required to take part in a campus small group and a weekly devotional time.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to participate in a campus small group”
      Every student is required to take part in a campus small group.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Boston Baptist College

  • Address: 950 Metropolitan Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Location: On campus

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Source: boston.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, boston.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Boston Baptist Collegeboston.edu/spirituallife · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to participate in a campus small group.”
    Students are required to attend a weekly devotional time and to take part in a campus small group.
    “Our student body also takes the time to gather together for our weekly Chapel service. This time includes worship, prayer, and a message from the Scriptures.”
    The student body gathers for a weekly Chapel service with worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Other 1

  • Study Trip ProgramOff campus
    Academic study trips abroad, including to Israel, Ireland and Greece.
    boston.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Weekly devotional timeOn campus
    Weekly
    A weekly devotional time that students are required to attend.
    boston.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus small groupsOn campus
    Students are required to take part in a campus small group.
    boston.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Weekly Chapel serviceOn campus
    Weekly
    Student Chapel service with worship, prayer and a message from the Scriptures.
    boston.edu

Service 1

  • Church service and church home
    Students serve their local churches as part of the curriculum and find a church home.
    boston.edu, boston.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
$48,001–$75,000$15,225
Over $110,000$21,995

Full cost of attendance before aid: $23,370 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
33
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 68% · Women 32%
Total students33
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,933
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,370
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
14%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
66%
First-year retention33%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$34,159
Admission rate91%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$50
Students receiving Pell grants55%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Bible/Biblical Studies$37,547

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates42%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older39%
On-campus room and board (per year)$7,800
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Nearest airport with airline serviceBoston Logan International Airport (BOS)About 9 miles away
Town population666,442Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreBostonAbout 7 miles away
Typical weather27°F in January · 73°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Blue Hill Coop, MA, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault23.260.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Boston Baptist College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life, Boston Baptist College: 0.0 miBoston Baptist College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Is Boston Baptist College a Christian college?
Yes. Boston Baptist College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Baptist Bible Fellowship International.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 164614
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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