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Ecclesia College

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Ecclesia College

Springdale, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Ecclesia College is a small biblical higher education college in Springdale, Arkansas, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Its 2026-27 catalog requires campus-wide assemblies twice a week (not described as chapel), Bible and theology courses in every bachelor's program, and Service Learning every semester. Its Biblical & Theological Studies major and a cross-cultural practicum course are also listed.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Ecclesia College believes that every student needs to be involved in the practical and continuous sharing of faith”

    Source: ecollege.edu

  • “Periodically, a special time of prayer is called with the entire campus uniting together.”

    Source: ecollege.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Required assemblies meet twice a week, and attendance and punctuality are required.

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

A special time of prayer is sometimes called, uniting the entire campus.

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

Every student must take part in Service Learning each semester of enrollment.

Source: ecollege.edu

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.
46 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.40%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
  • 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.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,213

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.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (The catalog's student directory information lists small groups, care groups and intercession groups.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Offered.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (BIBL 1330, BIBL 1340, BIBL 2310 (Old Testament), BIBL 2320 (New Testament), BIBL 2330 and THEO 2310 appear in the institutional Bible/Theology requirements of the Christian Education, Business Administration, Psychology & Counseling and Leadership bachelor's programs (six courses). The Biblical & Theological Studies major is not used for this count.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament and New Testament introductions appear in the institutional Bible/Theology requirements of the four bachelor's programs listed under T1 (each allows its alternative course code).)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (A Service Learning Program runs for all students.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (A Cross-Cultural Practicum course may be an international mission trip; it is one option, not required.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (The same Cross-Cultural Practicum course is the only cross-cultural program found.)
  • 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 · 1 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.
    Chapel services during the weekNot 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.
    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)Now and then (Offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Periodically, a special time of prayer is called with the entire campus uniting together.”
      Special campus-wide prayer times are called from time to time, with no set schedule stated.
  • 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.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 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 (BIBL 1330, BIBL 1340, BIBL 2310 (Old Testament), BIBL 2320 (New Testament), BIBL 2330 and THEO 2310 appear in the institutional Bible/Theology requirements of the Christian Education, Business Administration, Psychology & Counseling and Leadership bachelor's programs (six courses). The Biblical & Theological Studies major is not used for this count.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible/Theology (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379)”
      Christian Education bachelor's program: institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Biblical Worldview, Genesis, Old and New Testament introductions, Gospels and Nature & Character of God.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Psychology & Counseling bachelor's program institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Biblical/Theological Studies (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction”
      Business Administration (Management) bachelor's program institutional requirements list the same Bible courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Bachelor of Arts in Leadership institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament and New Testament introductions appear in the institutional Bible/Theology requirements of the four bachelor's programs listed under T1 (each allows its alternative course code).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible/Theology (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379)”
      Christian Education bachelor's program: institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Biblical Worldview, Genesis, Old and New Testament introductions, Gospels and Nature & Character of God.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Psychology & Counseling bachelor's program institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Biblical/Theological Studies (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction”
      Business Administration (Management) bachelor's program institutional requirements list the same Bible courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Bachelor of Arts in Leadership institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All truth is God's truth and biblically based and should, therefore, be integrated with the principle approach”
      The educational philosophy states that all truth should be integrated with a biblical approach.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical & Theological Studies Major – 75 Sem./Hrs.”
      A Biblical & Theological Studies major is offered at the bachelor's level.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ecclesia College affirms support for the Tenets of Faith of the Association for Biblical Higher Education.”
      The college publishes and affirms a statement of faith (the ABHE Tenets of Faith).
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 1 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (The catalog's student directory information lists small groups, care groups and intercession groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “small groups or care groups, (15) field assignments (stateside and/or international), (16) residence hall cleaning assignments, (17) intercession groups”
      The catalog lists small groups, care groups and intercession groups among student activities.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)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.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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

82 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (A Service Learning Program runs for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ecclesia College believes that every student needs to be involved in the practical and continuous sharing of faith”
      The Service Learning Program's stated philosophy is practical, continuous sharing of faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all students MUST participate in Service Learning each semester of enrollment at Ecclesia College.”
      All students must take part in Service Learning each semester they are enrolled.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A Cross-Cultural Practicum course may be an international mission trip; it is one option, not required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This intense practicum experience requires a student to personally interact in a ministry carried out in a cross-cultural setting. This may consist in an international mission trip of one or more weeks”
      A Cross-Cultural Practicum course (one credit) may be an international mission trip or a cross-cultural ministry internship.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (The same Cross-Cultural Practicum course is the only cross-cultural program found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This intense practicum experience requires a student to personally interact in a ministry carried out in a cross-cultural setting. This may consist in an international mission trip of one or more weeks”
      A Cross-Cultural Practicum course (one credit) may be an international mission trip or a cross-cultural ministry internship.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Service Learning (Christian/Community Service) requirements begin in the first year and continue”
      Service Learning is described as Christian and community service, required from the first year.

Strengths

  • Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions, are part of the institutional requirements of four bachelor's programs in the catalog (Christian Education, Business Administration, Psychology & Counseling, Leadership).
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible/Theology (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379)”
      Christian Education bachelor's program: institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Biblical Worldview, Genesis, Old and New Testament introductions, Gospels and Nature & Character of God.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Psychology & Counseling bachelor's program institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Biblical/Theological Studies (21) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction”
      Business Administration (Management) bachelor's program institutional requirements list the same Bible courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
      “Bible/Theology (24) BIBL 1330 Beginnings in Genesis BIBL 1340 Biblical Worldview BIBL 2310 Old Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3379) BIBL 2320 New Testament Introduction (or BIBL 3389)”
      Bachelor of Arts in Leadership institutional requirements list Bible/Theology courses, including Old and New Testament introductions.
  • The college affirms the ABHE Tenets of Faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ecclesia College affirms support for the Tenets of Faith of the Association for Biblical Higher Education.”
      The college publishes and affirms a statement of faith (the ABHE Tenets of Faith).
  • All students must take part in Service Learning every semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog (Ecclesia College)ecollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all students MUST participate in Service Learning each semester of enrollment at Ecclesia College.”
      All students must take part in Service Learning each semester they are enrolled.

Concerns

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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$20,801
$30,001–$48,000$20,663
$48,001–$75,000$20,393
$75,001–$110,000$27,248
Over $110,000$26,071

Full cost of attendance before aid: $31,571 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)
138
Total students138
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,075
Cost of attendance (per year)$31,571
Median federal debt at graduation$13,019
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
40%
First-year retention48%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$40,650
Admission rate74%
Students receiving Pell grants49%

Value index: 42 / 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.

Campus facts

SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates12%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older11%
On-campus room and board (per year)$8,000
Students per faculty member10 to 1

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

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Is Ecclesia College a Christian college?
Yes. Ecclesia College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 446233
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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