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Bridges Christian College

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Assemblies of God and Pentecostal

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Bridges Christian College & Seminary is an online Pentecostal college whose undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is taken fully online. Its catalog says chapel services are recorded and posted, and online students must download and watch them. Its required Bible courses include Old and New Testament study, and its statement of faith is printed in the 2026-27 catalog.

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
26 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.10%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$2,340

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.

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.

  • Spiritual life staff serving online students (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two named staff on the leadership page serve in student life and ministry: the Director of Student Ministry and the Vice President for Student Life.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (A Vice President for World Missions leads the mission program.)
  • Online chapel or worship services during the week (live or recorded, with a schedule): Once a week
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Each Bachelor of Arts track in the 2026-27 catalog lists a 27-hour Biblical Studies block (nine courses) that every student takes; the 3 or more count is the minimum shown.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (BIB1113 Old Testament History and Literature and BIB1213 New Testament History and Literature are both required in the Biblical Studies block.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Six Student Ministry units, one each semester for the first six semesters, are required for graduation.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AOnline worship and prayer: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Online worship and prayer

Not enough information · 1 of 5 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Online chapel or worship services during the week (live or recorded, with a schedule)Once a week
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel attendance is required for all students (undergraduate and graduate). Online students must download and watch the chapel services.”
      Online students must download and watch the chapel services.
      “Regular chapel services provide a focal point for worship, praise, testimony, music, artistic expression, and ministry of the Word by faculty, administrators, staff, students, and guests. These chapels are recorded and posted for the student’s viewing.”
      Chapel services are recorded and posted for students to view; no weekly frequency is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online worship nights or praise servicesNot 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.
    Online prayer opportunities (prayer groups, prayer days or weeks)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.
    Published weekly schedule of online chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or facultyNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 · 3 of 5 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Each Bachelor of Arts track in the 2026-27 catalog lists a 27-hour Biblical Studies block (nine courses) that every student takes; the 3 or more count is the minimum shown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies 27 Hours BIB1113 Old Testament History and Literature* 3 BIB1213 New Testament History and Literature* 3”
      The Biblical Studies block (27 hours) required in the Bachelor of Arts includes Old and New Testament courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIB1113 Old Testament History and Literature and BIB1213 New Testament History and Literature are both required in the Biblical Studies block.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies 27 Hours BIB1113 Old Testament History and Literature* 3 BIB1213 New Testament History and Literature* 3”
      The Biblical Studies block (27 hours) required in the Bachelor of Arts includes Old and New Testament courses.
  • 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.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27, Appendix: Statement of Faithirp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith in its catalog.
N/AChristian community online: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community online

Not enough information · 2 of 4 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff serving online students (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named staff on the leadership page serve in student life and ministry: the Director of Student Ministry and the Vice President for Student Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Staff | Bridges Christian College & Seminarybcc.edu/leadership---staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Scotty Aymond Director of Student Ministry Walking with students through every season of their student ministry experience.”
      A Director of Student Ministry serves students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Online Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot 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.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (A Vice President for World Missions leads the mission program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership & Staff | Bridges Christian College & Seminarybcc.edu/leadership---staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. David Craun, Vice President for World Missions”
      A Vice President for World Missions leads the mission program.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 3 of 4 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 (Six Student Ministry units, one each semester for the first six semesters, are required for graduation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College Student Life Handbook 2026-2027irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/2026-2027+Student+Handbook+BCC-ab7304ef.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The student shall take one Student Ministry unit each semester for the first six semesters of their tenure with BCCS.”
      Six Student Ministry units are required, one each semester for six semesters, for graduation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Partners | Bridges Christian College & Seminarybcc.edu/become-a-church-partner · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Your church becomes the classroom. BCCS students complete their ministry education and internships under your mentorship.”
      Churches partner with the college to host students' ministry education and internships.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Bridges Christian College & Seminarybcc.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through hands-on outreach, humanitarian projects, and gospel-centered service, students can experience real-world ministry that transforms both the lives they touch and their own spiritual walk.”
      Compassion Corps service is explicitly gospel-centered.

Strengths

  • Chapel services are recorded and posted so online students can watch them.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regular chapel services provide a focal point for worship, praise, testimony, music, artistic expression, and ministry of the Word by faculty, administrators, staff, students, and guests. These chapels are recorded and posted for the student’s viewing.”
      Chapel services are recorded and posted for students to view; no weekly frequency is stated.
  • Old and New Testament courses are required in the Biblical Studies block.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27irp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical Studies 27 Hours BIB1113 Old Testament History and Literature* 3 BIB1213 New Testament History and Literature* 3”
      The Biblical Studies block (27 hours) required in the Bachelor of Arts includes Old and New Testament courses.
  • A statement of faith is published in the catalog.
    Sources (1)
    1. Bridges Christian College & Seminary Catalog 2026-27, Appendix: Statement of Faithirp.cdn-website.com/08a05332/files/uploaded/BCCS-Catalog-2026-27-80b25965.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith in its catalog.
  • Churches can host students' ministry education and internships through a church partnership program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Partners | Bridges Christian College & Seminarybcc.edu/become-a-church-partner · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Your church becomes the classroom. BCCS students complete their ministry education and internships under your mentorship.”
      Churches partner with the college to host students' ministry education and internships.

Concerns

None recorded.

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What families pay, by income

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

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$10,183
$30,001–$48,000$11,715

Full cost of attendance before aid: $14,180 a year.

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Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
110
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 48% · Women 52%
Total students124
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,273
Cost of attendance (per year)$14,180
Graduation rate: all students who enroll, within 8 years
Most students here study online, so this counts everyone who enrolls, not only first-time, full-time students. Share who earn an award within 8 years (federal Outcome Measures).
10%
First-year retention50%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$100
Financial aid priority deadline
College website, 2026-27
March 1
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,113 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants54%

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.

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates41%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older53%
Students per faculty member7 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Nearest airport with airline serviceLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)About 10 miles away · about 25 minutes by car
Town population371,853Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNew OrleansAbout 13 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Typical weather55°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from New Orleans Audubon, LA

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 assault0.000.04
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

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Yes. Bridges Christian College is a Christian college.

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