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Northpoint Bible College

Haverhill, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Assemblies of God

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Northpoint School of the Bible (called Northpoint Bible College in its catalog) is a college in Haverhill, Massachusetts, affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Every bachelor's student majors in Biblical Studies. The 2025–26 catalog says four chapel services each week are mandatory for students, and the website describes chapel Monday through Thursday.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is mandatory for students.

Source: northpointbible.org
What's a normal week?

Four chapel services are held each week, Monday through Thursday, and students, staff and faculty join together to worship.

Source: northpointbible.org
Where do I find community?

Students in each dorm meet in the evening once a month for a time of devotion.

Source: northpointbible.org
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

All underclassmen take part in Christian Service, and short-term missions trips run nationally and internationally.

Source: northpointbible.org

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.

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 · 4 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Four chapel services each week (Monday through Thursday).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “holds four chapel services each week, which are mandatory for students”
      The college holds four chapel services each week, and attendance is mandatory for students.
    2. Spiritual Formation & Chapel | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Monday through Thursday, students, staff, faculty, and administration join together to seek, worship, and experience God’s presence”
      Chapel is held Monday through Thursday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Mandatory for students; the catalog gives a set count of four services each week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “holds four chapel services each week, which are mandatory for students”
      The college holds four chapel services each week, and attendance is mandatory for students.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, as well as faculty and staff may spend time in prayer and meditation throughout the day and evening.”
      The Prayer Chapel is open for prayer throughout the day and evening.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The current Northpoint chapel is located within the Library structure.”
      The campus has a chapel in the library building.
  • 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 (Required Bible and theology courses in the Bachelor of Arts audit include Old and New Testament history, Systematic Theology 1 and Biblical Theology; the Biblical Studies major is common to every student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student at Northpoint Bible College majors in Biblical Studies.”
      Every student majors in Biblical Studies.
      “3 Credits of Old Testament History and Literature”
      Old Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
      “3 Credits of New Testament History and Literature”
      New Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
      “3 Credits of Systematic Theology 1”
      Systematic Theology is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
  • 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. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “3 Credits of Old Testament History and Literature”
      Old Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
      “3 Credits of New Testament History and Literature”
      New Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
  • 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. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible, therefore, is the integrating factor of the total curriculum.”
      The catalog states that the Bible integrates the whole curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student at Northpoint Bible College majors in Biblical Studies.”
      Every student majors in Biblical Studies.
      “will graduate with a degree in Biblical Studies with a second major”
      The Bachelor of Arts is a degree in Biblical Studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.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 catalog publishes a doctrinal statement (Fundamentals of Faith).
BChristian community: 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.

Christian community

79 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named ministry leaders: the Director of Church Ministries and the Dean of Student Development.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Rev. Randal Quackenbush, Director of Church Ministries”
      The Director of Church Ministries is Rev. Dr. Randal Quackenbush.
    2. Meet Our Leaders | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/about/meet-our-leaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “David Hanshumaker is an accomplished church planter and a dedicated educational leader currently serving as the Dean of Student Development at Northpoint.”
      The Dean of Student Development is a church planter who supports students' spiritual growth.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Six designated days of prayer and fasting each year. These are days, not weeks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “on six designated days throughout the academic year, the campus family unites in fasting”
      The campus observes six designated days of prayer and fasting each academic year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Various student organizations, including the Student Missions Committee, Student Council,”
      Student organizations include a Student Missions Committee and traveling ministry teams.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Administrators and faculty annually sign the Statement of Fundamental Truths.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “administrators and faculty annually sign a statement affirming loyalty to the Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God”
      All administrators and faculty sign an annual statement affirming the Statement of Fundamental Truths.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Monthly devotions are held in each dorm.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each month, the students in each dorm meet in the evening for a time of devotion.”
      Each dorm holds a monthly evening devotion.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will serve under the leadership of the pastor in their assigned church.”
      Students are placed in assigned churches for Christian Service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Office of Church Ministries Rev .Dr. Randal Quakenbush”
      An Office of Church Ministries, led by a director, oversees chapel and missions trips.
CMissions and service: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life & Organizations | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Area churches interested in approved Christian Service status should contact the Christian Services Director”
      A Christian Service office places students with area churches and runs a Christian Service program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Underclassmen take Christian Service and seniors complete a servant leadership internship.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In this context, all underclassmen will participate in Christian Service and all seniors will complete Servant Leadership: Internship and Theology of Work.”
      Underclassmen take Christian Service and seniors complete a servant leadership internship.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life & Organizations | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Northpoint arranges short-term missions trips nationally and internationally.”
      The college arranges short-term missions trips in the U.S. and abroad.
  • 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. Student Life & Organizations | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Area churches interested in approved Christian Service status should contact the Christian Services Director”
      A Christian Service office places students with area churches and runs a Christian Service program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life & Organizations | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/student-experience · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Northpoint arranges short-term missions trips nationally and internationally.”
      The college arranges short-term missions trips in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The purpose of Christian Service and Internship is to prepare students for excellent Pentecostal ministry in fulfillment of the Great Commission”
      Christian Service is framed around the Great Commission.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held four times each week, and attendance is mandatory for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “holds four chapel services each week, which are mandatory for students”
      The college holds four chapel services each week, and attendance is mandatory for students.
  • Every student majors in Biblical Studies, and Old and New Testament courses are required in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student at Northpoint Bible College majors in Biblical Studies.”
      Every student majors in Biblical Studies.
      “3 Credits of Old Testament History and Literature”
      Old Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
      “3 Credits of New Testament History and Literature”
      New Testament history and literature is a required course in the Bachelor of Arts audit.
  • The catalog states that the Bible is the integrating factor of the whole curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible, therefore, is the integrating factor of the total curriculum.”
      The catalog states that the Bible integrates the whole curriculum.
  • Each dorm holds a monthly evening devotion.
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each month, the students in each dorm meet in the evening for a time of devotion.”
      Each dorm holds a monthly evening devotion.

Concerns

  • No weekly chapel schedule is recorded.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation & Chapel | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Monday through Thursday, students, staff, faculty, and administration join together to seek, worship, and experience God’s presence”
      Chapel is held Monday through Thursday.
  • The required ethics course is described as taught from a Christian perspective.
    Sources (1)
    1. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ethics is an introduction to ethical systems from a Christian perspective.”
      The ethics course is described as taught from a Christian perspective.
      “3 Credits of Ethics”
      Ethics is a required course in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Arts audit.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel and Office of Church Ministries

  • Address: 320 South Main St, Haverhill, MA 01835
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: northpointbible.org, verified Oct. 20, 2026, northpointbible.org, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Formation & Chapel | Northpoint School of the Biblenorthpointbible.org/campus-life/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Monday through Thursday, students, staff, faculty, and administration join together to seek, worship, and experience God’s presence”
    Chapel is held Monday through Thursday.
  2. Northpoint Bible College Academic Catalog 2025–2026northpointbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-2026-Northpoint-Academic-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Office of Church Ministries Rev .Dr. Randal Quakenbush”
    An Office of Church Ministries, led by a director, oversees chapel and missions trips.

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$23,323
$30,001–$48,000$18,307
$48,001–$75,000$29,902

Full cost of attendance before aid: $29,902 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)
92
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 56% · Women 44%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
44%
Total students128
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,635
Cost of attendance (per year)$29,902
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
31%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
48%
First-year retention40%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,210
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Students receiving Pell grants51%

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
Bible/Biblical Studies$35,108

What students study most

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

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies100%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates30%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older43%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,802
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Faculty who are full-time20%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$7,778IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceManchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)About 21 miles away
Nearest major airportBoston Logan International Airport (BOS)About 28 miles away
Town population67,698Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreBostonAbout 30 miles away
Typical weather26°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Haverhill, MA

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.

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

Christian churches nearby

Map of Northpoint Bible College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miChapel and Office of Church Ministries: 0.1 miNorthpoint Bible College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Northpoint Bible College a Christian college?
Yes. Northpoint Bible College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Assemblies of God.
Is Northpoint Bible College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Northpoint Bible College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 217606
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Assemblies of God Church
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