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Nazarene Bible College

Colorado Springs, CO · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of the Nazarene

Nazarene Bible College is a fully online college founded and sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene. Its 2026-27 catalog sets a 30-hour Bible and theology core for traditional students and describes spiritual development and mentoring offered through online classes and faculty. Chapel services are archived online. Students also complete a senior ministry integration with 100 hours of supervised ministry.

Academic Excellence

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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.

  • Online chapel or worship services during the week (live or recorded, with a schedule): Once a week (Chapel services are archived for viewing.)
  • Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or faculty: Offered to online students
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The traditional Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires the 30-hour Bible and Theology core (ten courses). The AdVantage accelerated program is excluded.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students
  • 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 · 2 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 (Chapel services are archived for viewing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services 2026-2027 | Nazarene Bible Collegenbc.edu/media/streaming-media/2026-2027 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A wonderful way to get to know Nazarene Bible College is by watching chapel services and commencement ceremonies.”
      Chapel services are archived online for viewing; listings for September and October 2026 show dated services.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Online spiritual formation: mentoring, discipleship or small groups led by staff or facultyOffered to online students
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Student Spiritual Developmentassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are various spiritual development components of biblical knowledge, faith formation, and mentoring offered through online classroom experiences and interaction with faculty.”
      Spiritual development and mentoring are offered through online classes and faculty interaction.
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 (The traditional Bachelor of Arts in Ministry requires the 30-hour Bible and Theology core (ten courses). The AdVantage accelerated program is excluded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Bible and Theology Coreassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB-1013 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 BIB-1023 Introduction to the New Testament 3 BIB-2003 Biblical Interpretation 3 BIB-2013 Pentateuch 3 BIB-2033 New Testament Gospels 3 BIB-3013 Hebrew Prophets or BIB-3023 Poetic & Wisdom Literature or BIB-3123 O.T. Historical Books 3 BIB-3053 Pauline Epistles or BIB 3063 Book of Acts 3 THE-2013 Doctrine of Holiness 3 THE-3023 Systematic Theology I 3 THE-3033 Systematic Theology II 3 30 hours”
      The Bible and Theology core is 30 hours of required 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Bible and Theology Core Requirementsassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB-1013 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 BIB-1023 Introduction to the New Testament 3”
      Introduction to the Old Testament and Introduction to the New Testament are required Bible and Theology core 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. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, The College Statement of Beliefassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “teaches and adheres to the statement of belief as found in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.”
      The college publishes and adheres to a statement of belief.
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 · 0 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.
    Spiritual life staff serving online students (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.
    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.
  • 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

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
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Senior Ministry Integrationassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During the senior year, each student is required to take Senior Ministry Integration or an equivalent field education study. The courses are designed to integrate classroom learning with practical ministry experience. Students engage in 100 hours of supervised, hands-on ministry activities”
      Every student completes a required senior field education of 100 hours of supervised ministry.
  • 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. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Student Spiritual Developmentassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “ministry involvement in local churches, allowing students to report Christian service time is one way that development through a local church is recognized.”
      Students may report service in local churches as part of their spiritual development.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Service and Missionassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We prepare students to engage in practical ministry. We value the demonstration of leadership and servanthood to meet the spiritual and social needs of our world.”
      The college states a commitment to preparing students for service to the spiritual and social needs of the world.

Strengths

  • A 30-hour Bible and Theology core is required for traditional students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Bible and Theology Coreassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB-1013 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 BIB-1023 Introduction to the New Testament 3 BIB-2003 Biblical Interpretation 3 BIB-2013 Pentateuch 3 BIB-2033 New Testament Gospels 3 BIB-3013 Hebrew Prophets or BIB-3023 Poetic & Wisdom Literature or BIB-3123 O.T. Historical Books 3 BIB-3053 Pauline Epistles or BIB 3063 Book of Acts 3 THE-2013 Doctrine of Holiness 3 THE-3023 Systematic Theology I 3 THE-3033 Systematic Theology II 3 30 hours”
      The Bible and Theology core is 30 hours of required courses.
  • Mentoring and spiritual development are offered through online classes and interaction with faculty.
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Student Spiritual Developmentassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are various spiritual development components of biblical knowledge, faith formation, and mentoring offered through online classroom experiences and interaction with faculty.”
      Spiritual development and mentoring are offered through online classes and faculty interaction.
  • A required senior field education includes 100 hours of supervised ministry.
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, Senior Ministry Integrationassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During the senior year, each student is required to take Senior Ministry Integration or an equivalent field education study. The courses are designed to integrate classroom learning with practical ministry experience. Students engage in 100 hours of supervised, hands-on ministry activities”
      Every student completes a required senior field education of 100 hours of supervised ministry.
  • A statement of belief is published, and the college states that it adheres to it.
    Sources (1)
    1. Nazarene Bible College Catalog 2026-2027, The College Statement of Beliefassets.nbc.edu/files/catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “teaches and adheres to the statement of belief as found in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.”
      The college publishes and adheres to a statement of belief.

Concerns

  • The chapel archive lists services by date.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services 2026-2027 | Nazarene Bible Collegenbc.edu/media/streaming-media/2026-2027 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A wonderful way to get to know Nazarene Bible College is by watching chapel services and commencement ceremonies.”
      Chapel services are archived online for viewing; listings for September and October 2026 show dated services.

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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)
584
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 51% · Women 49%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
51%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
100%
Total students584
Median federal debt at graduation$34,787
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
28%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
40%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$41,450
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,464 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants15%

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
Theology$56,855
Pastoral counseling$49,899

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Bible/Biblical Studies, Other education, Philosophy, Religious Education.

What students study most

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

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies80%
Philosophy20%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates95%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older92%
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$11,382IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)About 5 miles away
Nearest major airportDenver International Airport (DEN)About 69 miles away
Town population487,887Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreColorado SpringsIn or next to this city
Typical weather32°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, CO, about 5 miles away

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

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Yes. Nazarene Bible College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of the Nazarene.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 127714
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of the Nazarene
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