Is New Hope Christian College-Eugene a Christian college?

Yes. New Hope Christian College-Eugene is a Christian college.

Christian college

New Hope Christian College-Eugene

Eugene, OR · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Real cost

Average price after aid $21,600 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

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New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon, offers four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in Ministry Leadership and in Creative Arts, and two-year associate degrees. Its 2026-27 catalog requires chapel attendance for most students, collective devotions, and Christian service for graduation, and it publishes a Statement of Faith.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Life Groups are small group mentoring opportunities designed to nurture the spiritual formation of every student.”
Source: newhope.edu
“Integral to life groups is participation in a local church while attending NHCC.”
Source: newhope.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are required to attend chapel each semester.

Source: newhope.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel is held on Thursday mornings, and devotions are done collectively on campus twice a week.

Source: newhope.edu

Where do I find community?

Weekly attendance and participation in a Life Group is required.

Source: newhope.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

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

Worship and chapel

52 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Weekly chapel. No weekly-count schedule is recorded.)
Sources (2)
1. Chapel | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday morning, our student life team holds a chapel service”
  Chapel is held weekly, on Thursday mornings, by the student life team.
2. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Chapelnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “are required to attend Chapel each semester.”
  Degree-seeking students and those enrolled for nine or more credits must attend chapel each semester; absences are limited by the ISF pass rule.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Chapel attendance is required each semester for students of nine or more credits; the ISF pass allows six absences a semester.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Chapelnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “are required to attend Chapel each semester.”
  Degree-seeking students and those enrolled for nine or more credits must attend chapel each semester; absences are limited by the ISF pass rule.
  “required to pass ISF for each term they are enrolled in six or more credits.”
  All degree-seeking students must pass the Ignite Spiritual Formation program each term they take six or more credits.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship sessions occur within two conference days each year.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Spiritual Leadership Conferencesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “sessions for worship, spiritual input, ministry, and outreach”
  Spiritual Leadership Conference sessions include worship, spiritual input, ministry and outreach.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Facilitiesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “incorporating a gym, a chapel, and other facilities”
  The campus includes a chapel, completed with a gym and other facilities in 2008.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.

Bible and theology

95 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The bachelor's concentrations each require nine Bible and theology courses other than BI/TH101 (which is counted under T3); the minimum is nine.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadershipnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “OT 141 The Context & Contents of the Old Testament”
  Old Testament study (OT 141) is required in the bachelor's programs.
  “NT 143 The Context & Contents of the New Testament”
  New Testament study (NT 143) is required in the bachelor's programs.
  “TH 302 Knowing God Intimately and Accurately: Theology 2”
  Theology 1 and 2 (TH 301, TH 302) are required in the bachelor's programs.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadershipnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “OT 141 The Context & Contents of the Old Testament”
  Old Testament study (OT 141) is required in the bachelor's programs.
  “NT 143 The Context & Contents of the New Testament”
  New Testament study (NT 143) is required in the bachelor's programs.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (BI/TH101 is the required course described as including a study of the Christian worldview. Not counted in T1.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bible and Theology coursesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “a study of the Christian worldview”
  BI/TH101 Basics of the Christian Religion includes a study of the Christian worldview and is required in each bachelor's program.
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
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadershipnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership”
  The college offers a Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership with concentrations.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Statement of Faithnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Bible is the inspired Word of God”
  The college publishes a Statement of Faith.

Christian community

87 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Two spiritual leadership conference days, twice a year.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Spiritual Leadership Conferencesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Two days are selected twice a year for special emphasis on spiritual growth.”
  Two days a year are set aside twice a year for worship, spiritual input and outreach, and attendance is required.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
Sources (2)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Life Groupsnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Life Groups are small group mentoring opportunities designed to nurture the spiritual formation of every student.”
  Life Groups are small-group mentoring opportunities for every student.
  “Weekly attendance and participation in a Life Group is required.”
  Weekly Life Group attendance is required.
2. Practicums | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/practicum · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “students also are assigned to small groups with staff and their peers”
  Students are assigned to small groups with staff and peers as part of the practicum.
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.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Life Groups | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Integral to life groups is participation in a local church while attending NHCC.”
  Life groups include participation in a local church during studies.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Student Life Department runs spiritual formation and Life Groups.)
Sources (2)
1. Life Groups | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Life Leaders are led by the Student Life Department.”
  Life Group Leaders are led by the Student Life Department, and each full-time student is assigned to one.
2. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Ignite Spiritual Formationnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “required to pass ISF for each term they are enrolled in six or more credits.”
  All degree-seeking students must pass the Ignite Spiritual Formation program each term they take six or more credits.

Missions and service

79 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Christian Service is required for graduation (non-credit).)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Non-credit coursesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Service, although required for”
  Christian Service is required for graduation as a non-credit course.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Outreach teams serve in Lane County and beyond.)
Sources (1)
1. Outreach Teams | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/admissions/outreach-teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “partnering with churches and organizations to share the gospel”
  Outreach teams partner with churches and organizations to share the gospel in Lane County and beyond.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
Sources (1)
1. Outreach Teams | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/admissions/outreach-teams · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “partnering with churches and organizations to share the gospel”
  Outreach teams partner with churches and organizations to share the gospel in Lane County and beyond.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Ignite Spiritual Formationnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “through the discipline of service.”
  One objective of Ignite Spiritual Formation is to instill an attitude of gratitude through the discipline of service.

Strengths

Weekly chapel and collective devotions are part of the requirements for students.
Sources (2)
1. Chapel | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday morning, our student life team holds a chapel service”
  Chapel is held weekly, on Thursday mornings, by the student life team.
2. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Devotionsnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Devotions are done collectively and are required for New Hope residents”
  Collective devotions are required for residents, freshmen, sophomores, scholarship recipients and student leaders.
Every student is assigned to a Life Group, and Life Groups include participation in a local church.
Sources (2)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Life Groupsnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Life Groups are small group mentoring opportunities designed to nurture the spiritual formation of every student.”
  Life Groups are small-group mentoring opportunities for every student.
2. Life Groups | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Integral to life groups is participation in a local church while attending NHCC.”
  Life groups include participation in a local church during studies.
Christian Service is required for graduation.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Non-credit coursesnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Christian Service, although required for”
  Christian Service is required for graduation as a non-credit course.
A Statement of Faith is published, and the Bible and Theology program includes a course on the Christian worldview.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-2027 Academic Catalog, Statement of Faithnewhope.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-7.9.26.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Bible is the inspired Word of God”
  The college publishes a Statement of Faith.
  “a study of the Christian worldview”
  BI/TH101 Basics of the Christian Religion includes a study of the Christian worldview and is required in each bachelor's program.

Concerns

Chapel is described as weekly.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every Thursday morning, our student life team holds a chapel service”
  Chapel is held weekly, on Thursday mornings, by the student life team.

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Campus ministry home

Student Life and chapel

Address: 2155 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97405
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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

Campus ministry

Student Life

Sources (1)

Life Groups | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/life-groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Life Leaders are led by the Student Life Department.”
Life Group Leaders are led by the Student Life Department, and each full-time student is assigned to one.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

Outreach teamsOff campus
Student teams that partner with churches and organizations to share the gospel in Lane County and beyond.
newhope.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Life GroupsOn campus
Fridays, weekly
Small-group mentoring for every full-time student, meeting in various locations on campus.
newhope.edu, newhope.edu

Retreats 1

Spiritual Leadership ConferencesOn campus
Two days, twice a year
Special days for worship, spiritual input, ministry and outreach; classes are replaced.
newhope.edu

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Chapel, worship and prayer

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Prayer 2

Tuesday, Thursday8:00 AMCampus · Collective devotions (Bible and prayer).
Wednesday7:00 AMCampus · Devotional time with community members.

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 (1)

Devotions | New Hope Christian Collegenewhope.edu/student-life/devotions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Devotions are done collectively two times a week”
Collective devotions are held two times a week, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am.
“devotional time with community members on Wednesdays at 7am”
A devotional time with community members is held on Wednesdays at 7am.

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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	$20,109
$30,001–$48,000	$21,329
$48,001–$75,000	$28,107

Full cost of attendance before aid: $30,849 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)	46
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 55% · Women 45%
Total students	46
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,600
Cost of attendance (per year)	$30,849
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	52%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	51%
First-year retention	67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$31,115
Admission rate	80%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$50
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,286 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	64%

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

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	13%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	24%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$8,400
Students per faculty member	13 to 1
Endowment per student	$21,423IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline service	Eugene Airport (EUG)About 7 miles away
Nearest major airport	Portland International Airport (PDX)About 111 miles away
Town population	179,591Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	PortlandAbout 107 miles away
Typical weather	41°F in January · 68°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Eugene Mahlon Sweet Airport, OR, about 7 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	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.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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IPEDS unit ID 208725
Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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New Hope Christian College-Eugene

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

Academic Excellence

Faith scorecard

Worship and chapel

Bible and theology

Christian community

Missions and service

Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Student Life and chapel

Campus ministry

Christian clubs and student life

Service 1

Clubs and groups 1

Retreats 1

Chapel, worship and prayer

Prayer 2

What families pay, by income

Cost and value

Campus facts

Campus safety reports

Christian churches nearby

Questions families ask

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