Christian college
Epic Bible College & Graduate School
Sacramento, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Assemblies of God and Pentecostal
EPIC Bible College & Graduate School is a Bible college in Sacramento, California, offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs online, onsite and on Zoom. Its Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies (181 units) requires 62 units of Bible courses, a biblical worldview course and a cross-cultural course, and the college lists chapel Monday through Friday. The official pages reviewed give days; not times for chapel.
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- Chapel services during the week: 3 or more a week (Chapel is listed Monday through Friday, morning and evening, in person and livestreamed.)
- A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (Students are invited to worship in the college's chapel on the Sacramento campus.)
- Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The BA in Ministerial Studies lists 62 units of Bible requirements, many of them separate courses; the BA is the only bachelor's degree on the official degrees page.)
- Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students
- Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: 1 course (PT 215 Developing a Biblical Worldview is required of every BA student (Theology and Ministry Requirements).)
- Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (The college's philosophy of education rests on God as the source of all truth. Stated in the college's academic philosophy.)
- Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (The Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies is a ministry degree with 62 units of Bible requirements and 46 units of theology and ministry requirements.)
- A published statement of faith: Yes
- Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (A required cross-cultural ministry course (ME 220) is in the BA requirements; a cross-cultural ministry emphasis is also listed for the AA.)
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
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel is listed Monday through Friday, morning and evening, in person and livestreamed.)
Sources (1)
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapels Monday - Friday - Morning and Evening”
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: 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: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Students are invited to worship in the college's chapel on the Sacramento campus.)
Sources (1)
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Want a taste of school Spirit? Worship with us in Chapel.”
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: 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
96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The BA in Ministerial Studies lists 62 units of Bible requirements, many of them separate courses; the BA is the only bachelor's degree on the official degrees page.)
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“NT 120 New Testament Survey 2 OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2”
“NT 130 Ethics: Life & Teachings of Jesus 4 NT 210 Acts 4 NT 220 Writings of John 4”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“NT 120 New Testament Survey 2 OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (PT 215 Developing a Biblical Worldview is required of every BA student (Theology and Ministry Requirements).)
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“PT 215 Developing a Biblical Worldview 2”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The college's philosophy of education rests on God as the source of all truth. Stated in the college's academic philosophy.)
Sources (1)
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Philosophy of Education at EPIC Bible College is based upon the premise that God is the source of all truth”
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (The Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies is a ministry degree with 62 units of Bible requirements and 46 units of theology and ministry requirements.)
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies Degree (181 units)”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We believe the Holy Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, is the verbal revelation of God to man”
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Christian community
Not enough information · 0 of 7 found
- Not enough information: 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: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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: 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: 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: 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 · 1 of 6 found
- Not enough information: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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: 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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A required cross-cultural ministry course (ME 220) is in the BA requirements; a cross-cultural ministry emphasis is also listed for the AA.)
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“ME 220 Cross Cultural 2”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Strengths
- The Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies lists 62 units of Bible requirements, including Old and New Testament surveys.
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bible Requirements 62 units”
“NT 120 New Testament Survey 2 OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A course titled Developing a Biblical Worldview is required in the BA.
Sources (1)
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“PT 215 Developing a Biblical Worldview 2”
- Degrees at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Chapel is listed Monday through Friday, in person and livestreamed.
Sources (1)
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapels Monday - Friday - Morning and Evening”
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The college's philosophy of education is stated in its About page as rooted in God as the source of all truth.
Sources (1)
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Philosophy of Education at EPIC Bible College is based upon the premise that God is the source of all truth”
- About EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- Chapel is listed only as Monday through Friday, morning and evening.
Sources (1)
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapels Monday - Friday - Morning and Evening”
- Students at EPIC Bible College | The United Statesepic.edu/students · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Chapel, EPIC Bible College campus
- Address: 4330 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95841
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: chapel
Source: epic.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, epic.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 38% · Women 62% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 47% |
| Total students | 91 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 0% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 37% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $37,822 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $90 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,832 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 48% |
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
| Setting | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 89% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 93% |
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Sacramento International Airport (SMF)About 13 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 528,706Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SacramentoAbout 8 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 49°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Sacramento 5 Ese, CA, about 7 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.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 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.
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- Is Epic Bible College & Graduate School a Christian college?
- Yes. Epic Bible College & Graduate School is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 124487
- Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Assemblies of God Church
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