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Pacific Bible College

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Pacific Bible College

Medford, OR · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

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Pacific Bible College is a Christian college in Medford, Oregon, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Christian Elementary Education. Its 2026-27 catalog and handbook publishes a doctrinal statement of faith and says chapel is held intermittently, with attendance encouraged; not required. Required Bible and theology courses include Old and New Testament surveys and theology courses in each program.

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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.

  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: All faculty (The policy says each faculty member is responsible to uphold the Statement of Faith. Recorded as 'all faculty' on that basis.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Encouraged; not required.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (The catalog says prayer meetings occur.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Biblical Studies (BABS) requires 14 Bible and theology courses. Christian Elementary Education requires 7 (TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320, BI101, BI102, BI302) plus qualified electives. The minimum every bachelor's student takes is 7.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament Survey (BI101) and New Testament Survey (BI102) are required in both bachelor's programs.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Academic policy states that assignments and projects are created to foster Kingdom Think. The Elementary Education program lists faith and learning integration as an outcome.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available (Field Ministry (FM201, 3 credits, service under a local church or outreach agency) is required in the Biblical Studies program; not in the Elementary Education program; it is recorded as available.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • 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 · 3 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Encouraged; not required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbookcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PBC intermittently holds chapel.”
      Pacific Bible College holds chapel intermittently rather than on a standing weekly schedule.
  • 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 (The catalog says prayer meetings occur.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbookcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “meetings and community service events also occur.”
      Prayer meetings occur on campus, with no frequency 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Campuscdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “classrooms, Chapel, and library are currently”
      The administrative office, classrooms, a Chapel and the library are located at the college's Medford campus.
  • 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 (Biblical Studies (BABS) requires 14 Bible and theology courses. Christian Elementary Education requires 7 (TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320, BI101, BI102, BI302) plus qualified electives. The minimum every bachelor's student takes is 7.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requirementscdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI102 New Testament Survey”
      Old and New Testament surveys (BI101, BI102) and theology courses TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320 are required of Biblical Studies students.
      “TH110 Introduction to Bible Study and Interpretation”
      Elementary Education students take Bible and theology courses TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320, BI101, BI102 and BI302.
  • 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 Survey (BI101) and New Testament Survey (BI102) are required in both bachelor's programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requirementscdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI102 New Testament Survey”
      Old and New Testament surveys (BI101, BI102) and theology courses TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320 are required of Biblical Studies students.
  • 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 (Academic policy states that assignments and projects are created to foster Kingdom Think. The Elementary Education program lists faith and learning integration as an outcome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Spiritual developmentcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We aim to foster “KingdomThink.” Assignments, tests, and”
      The college states that its assignments and projects are created to foster Kingdom Think, its faith-integration aim.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Degree programs offeredcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies”
      Pacific Bible College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Doctrinal Statement of Faithcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that the Church is a spiritual organism”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement 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.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (The policy says each faculty member is responsible to uphold the Statement of Faith. Recorded as 'all faculty' on that basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Academic freedomcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “responsibility to uphold the mission and Statement of Faith”
      Faculty members have a responsibility to uphold the college's mission and Statement of Faith.
  • 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.
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 · 3 of 6 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Field Ministry (FM201, 3 credits, service under a local church or outreach agency) is required in the Biblical Studies program; not in the Elementary Education program; it is recorded as available.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Field Ministry coursecdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “under the direction of a local Christian church”
      Field Ministry places students in service under a local Christian church or ministry outreach agency.
  • 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.
  • 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. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Field Ministry coursecdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “under the direction of a local Christian church”
      Field Ministry places students in service under a local Christian church or ministry outreach agency.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Mission outcomescdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Equipped to engage in church and”
      Graduates are to be equipped to engage in church and community service, as part of the college's mission outcomes.

Strengths

  • The 2026-27 catalog publishes a doctrinal statement of faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Doctrinal Statement of Faithcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe that the Church is a spiritual organism”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement of faith.
  • Biblical Studies students take both Old Testament and New Testament surveys, and three theology courses, as required courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requirementscdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI102 New Testament Survey”
      Old and New Testament surveys (BI101, BI102) and theology courses TH110, TH120, TH210, TH320 are required of Biblical Studies students.
  • Field Ministry places students in service under a local church or outreach agency.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbook, Field Ministry coursecdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “under the direction of a local Christian church”
      Field Ministry places students in service under a local Christian church or ministry outreach agency.

Concerns

  • Chapel is held intermittently.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbookcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PBC intermittently holds chapel.”
      Pacific Bible College holds chapel intermittently rather than on a standing weekly schedule.
  • Chapel and special events are encouraged; not required for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 PBC Student Catalog & Handbookcdn.prod.website-files.com/63f6703947b99f64ee3a6e73/6aa473f3dc25aa0a30236c90_2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “PBC intermittently holds chapel.”
      Pacific Bible College holds chapel intermittently rather than on a standing weekly schedule.

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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)
44
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 55% · Women 45%
Total students44
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,383
Cost of attendance (per year)$28,080
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
0%
Admission rate100%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$75
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,229 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants41%

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

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates82%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older77%
Students per faculty member3 to 1
Nearest airport with airline serviceRogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR)About 3 miles away
Town population86,315Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or morePortlandAbout 222 miles away
Typical weather40°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Medford Rogue Vly Airport, OR, about 4 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.

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

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Is Pacific Bible College a Christian college?
Yes. Pacific Bible College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 407610
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus two-year: other
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Undenominational
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