Is Brewton-Parker College a Christian college?

Yes. Brewton-Parker College is a Christian college.

What is Brewton-Parker College’s Compass Score?

59 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Brewton-Parker College?

Chapel is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Brewton-Parker College

Mount Vernon, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $26,054 a year

Median debt at graduation: $24,990 (all students)

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Brewton-Parker Christian University, in Mount Vernon, Georgia, holds a weekly campus chapel service on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and lists student-led campus ministries, including a Monday evening worship gathering. Its Christian Studies and Ministry programs and a published Statement of Faith are on its official pages.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Brewton-Parker College

MonToday
- 8:00PMWorship night
TueToday
- 10:00AMChapel
WedToday
No set time
ThuToday
No set time
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
Source: bpc.edu
“BCM meets every Monday night at 8:00 pm in the Briscoe Center for worship, a message, and fellowship.”
Source: bpc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students must satisfactorily complete chapel and other non-academic requirements.

Source: catalog.bpc.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and Baptist Collegiate Ministries meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. for worship, a message and fellowship.

Source: bpc.edu

Academic Excellence

C+

31 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score21%
First-year retention 20% of score48%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$5,545

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

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

Worship and chapel

64 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One chapel service a week, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM, per the official chapel page.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM.”
  Chapel is held once a week on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Set number of chapel services that may be missed each semester (two); recorded from the 2026-27 handbook.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.bpc.edu/content.php?catoid=2&navoid=74 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Consistent with the mission of the college, Chapel will be held multiple times each semester. All full-time students attending classes at the Mt. Vernon campus are allowed to miss two chapel services each semester.”
  Chapel is held multiple times each semester and students may miss only two services per semester, so attendance is expected.
  “Chapel is also a requirement for graduation.”
  Chapel attendance is a graduation requirement.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Baptist Collegiate Ministries, a student-led group, meets every Monday night for worship, a message and fellowship (2026-27 pages).)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BCM meets every Monday night at 8:00 pm in the Briscoe Center for worship, a message, and fellowship.”
  Baptist Collegiate Ministries meets weekly for worship, a message and fellowship.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A named Campus Pastor is listed; recorded at the lower level.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Pastor Steve Edwards”
  A named Campus Pastor serves the campus.
Not enough information:
A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Two distinct Christian Studies requirements in the Institutional Core (Area B): one of CHR 110 or CHR 100, and one of CHR 101 or CHR 102. The 2026-27 catalog's minimum for all degree-seeking students; chapel credit (CHPL 0) is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. BPCU Institutional Core | Academic Catalogcatalog.bpc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=148&returnto=109 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All degree-seeking students at BPCU are required to take one Christian Studies (CHR) course each academic year (fall or spring) until they have completed all courses in the core Christian Studies sequence (Area B).”
  Every degree-seeking student must take one Christian Studies course each year until the Area B sequence is complete.
  “as well as requires students to also complete six hours of Christian Studies courses, at minimum one class per year for the first two years.”
  The unified core requires six hours of Christian Studies courses.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (The Old Testament and New Testament courses are alternatives (one of CHR 101 or CHR 102).)
Sources (1)
1. BPCU Institutional Core | Academic Catalogcatalog.bpc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=148&returnto=109 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CHR 101 - Introduction to Old Testament Credit Hours: 3”
  The second Christian Studies requirement is met by one Old Testament course or one New Testament course (CHR 102), not both.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Studies, B.A. (major, 2026-27 catalog) with Biblical Hermeneutics, Christian Theology and Bible course options.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Studies, B.A. | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.bpc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=121&returnto=109 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CHR 200 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credit Hours: 3”
  The college offers a Christian Studies B.A. with Bible and theology courses.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Statement of Faith | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/about-bpc/who-we-are/statement-of-faith-2 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Brewton-Parker Christian University’s doctrinal affirmation and position is in full alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.”
  The college publishes a Statement of Faith aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named Campus Pastor is listed on the chapel and campus ministries pages.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Pastor Steve Edwards”
  A named Campus Pastor serves the campus.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Three student ministry groups are listed: Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the Ministerial Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BCM meets every Monday night at 8:00 pm in the Briscoe Center for worship, a message, and fellowship.”
  Baptist Collegiate Ministries meets weekly for worship, a message and fellowship.
  “The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) presents athletes and coaches, and all the people they influence, with the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord”
  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a listed campus ministry group.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Campus Ministries office provides the college's spiritual life programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
  Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.

Missions and service

66 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (The campus ministries page mentions global missions projects.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
  Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (The campus ministries page mentions local serving opportunities.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
  Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (The campus ministries page mentions global missions projects.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
  Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
  Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.

Strengths

A weekly chapel service is published, with a named Campus Pastor.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM.”
  Chapel is held once a week on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
  “Campus Pastor Steve Edwards”
  A named Campus Pastor serves the campus.
Chapel completion is a graduation requirement.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Academic Policies | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.bpc.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=203 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Satisfactory completion of Chapel and other non-academic requirements.”
  Chapel completion is a requirement for graduation.
A Christian Studies B.A. and a published Statement of Faith are offered.
Sources (2)
1. Christian Studies, B.A. | 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.bpc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=121&returnto=109 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CHR 200 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credit Hours: 3”
  The college offers a Christian Studies B.A. with Bible and theology courses.
2. Statement of Faith | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/about-bpc/who-we-are/statement-of-faith-2 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Brewton-Parker Christian University’s doctrinal affirmation and position is in full alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.”
  The college publishes a Statement of Faith aligned with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Concerns

Chapel is listed once a week.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM.”
  Chapel is held once a week on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

Address: 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445

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

Campus ministry

Campus Ministries

Sources (1)

Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“At Brewton-Parker Christian University, our campus ministries exist to provide a variety of Christ-centered services and ministries to students.”
Campus Ministries offers Christ-centered services, local serving opportunities and global missions projects to students.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

Baptist Collegiate MinistriesOn campus
Mondays 8:00 PM
Student-led ministry that meets for worship, a message and fellowship; open to all students.
bpc.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship time for athletes and non-athletes to learn about being a Christian athlete.
bpc.edu

Faith formation 1

Ministerial Association
For students seeking a career in ministry; leads worship, Bible studies and ministry skill building.
bpc.edu

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

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Tuesday10:00 AMChapel · Weekly chapel service, 2026-27 pages.

Worship night 1

Monday8:00 PMBriscoe Center · Baptist Collegiate Ministries worship night, student-led.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Chapel | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM.”
Chapel is held once a week on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
Campus Ministries | Brewton-Parker Christian Universitybpc.edu/life-at-bpc/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“BCM meets every Monday night at 8:00 pm in the Briscoe Center for worship, a message, and fellowship.”
Baptist Collegiate Ministries meets weekly for worship, a message and fellowship.

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What families pay, by income

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

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$24,574
$30,001–$48,000	$24,633
$48,001–$75,000	$27,082
$75,001–$110,000	$28,590
Over $110,000	$29,357

Full cost of attendance before aid: $38,918 a year.

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Cost and value

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

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,049
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 62% · Women 38%
First-generation students College Scorecard	38%
Total students	1,123
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$26,054
Cost of attendance (per year)	$38,918
Median federal debt at graduation	$24,990
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	21%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	10%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	41%
First-year retention	48%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$42,009
Admission rate	96%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$35
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $742 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	45%

Value index: 20 / 100 (how it’s computed)

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.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	28%
Health professions	20%
Criminal justice and security	12%
Education	8%
Liberal arts and general studies	7%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Rural
Part-time undergraduates	20%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	22%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$11,820
Sports	NAIA · Southern States Athletic Conference
Students per faculty member	15 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	96%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$11,393IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 57% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)About 81 miles away · about 2 hours 10 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)About 128 miles away
Town population	1,913Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	JacksonvilleAbout 139 miles away · about 3 hours 35 minutes by car
Typical weather	49°F in January · 82°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hazlehurst, GA, about 21 miles away

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

Campus safety reports

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

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	1.49	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

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

Questions families ask

Is Brewton-Parker College a Christian college?: Yes. Brewton-Parker College is a Christian college.
What is Brewton-Parker College’s Compass Score?: 59 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Brewton-Parker College?: Chapel is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 139205
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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