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Williamson Christian College

Franklin, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Williamson Christian College, in Franklin, Tennessee, offers bachelor's degrees in business administration and ministry leadership. Its 2026-27 catalog encourages; does not require, regular worship, and it lists a chaplain and a Ministry Formation Program. Both bachelor's majors require Old and New Testament courses and an introductory biblical worldview course, and undergraduates complete at least 60 hours of Christian service.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “The College will encourage participation in regular worship, devotional periods, and activities designed for student development.”

    Source: williamsoncc.edu
  • “Williamson College encourages students to participate in service to stimulate their spiritual growth and to provide service to others.”

    Source: williamsoncc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

The college encourages participation in regular worship and devotional periods.

Source: williamsoncc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Undergraduates complete a minimum of 60 hours of service while enrolled, and the college encourages service that supports spiritual growth.

Source: williamsoncc.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.

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.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two staff listed whose job is spiritual life: the chaplain and the pastoral counselor.)
  • Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): None listed (The college provides no housing.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Director of Ministry Formation leads the Ministry Formation Program, which covers spiritual growth.)
  • 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 student life page says the community comes together to pray.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (The chaplain is named; no page describes the role as full-time.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Both bachelor's majors (business administration and ministry leadership) are the degrees offered. The general education core has no Bible or theology course. The minimum every business major takes, from the 2026-27 catalog, is four theology courses (BL 201, BL 202, BL 212, CT 330). CT 251 is counted under T3, and the ministry major's longer list is not counted. Biblical Ethics (CT 403) is not counted.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament Studies I and II and New Testament Survey are required of every business major.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: 1 course (CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview is required of both bachelor's majors. Not double-counted in T1.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (The catalog's Integrated Learning principle is stated as academic policy.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Christian/Community Service program is administered by the Director of Student Services.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Undergraduates must complete a minimum of 60 service hours to graduate.)
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Biblical study trips to Israel are offered; no page shows many trips each year.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (Israel, Greece and Turkey study trips, and a Missions/Intercultural Studies minor.)
  • 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: 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: 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. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The College will encourage participation in regular worship, devotional periods, and activities designed for student development.”
      Students are encouraged, not required, to take part in regular worship.
  • 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.
  • Partly: 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 student life page says the community comes together to pray.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life & Christian Community | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Williamson University community enjoys coming together to pray, worship, study the Bible and put faith into action by service and fellowship with one another.”
      The college describes its student life as centered on prayer, worship, Bible study and service.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (The chaplain is named; no page describes the role as full-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Information | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/staff-faculty/administration-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jerry Owens, M.Div., Chaplain”
      The college lists a chaplain on its staff page.
  • 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.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot 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.
    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 (Both bachelor's majors (business administration and ministry leadership) are the degrees offered. The general education core has no Bible or theology course. The minimum every business major takes, from the 2026-27 catalog, is four theology courses (BL 201, BL 202, BL 212, CT 330). CT 251 is counted under T3, and the ministry major's longer list is not counted. Biblical Ethics (CT 403) is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BL 201 Old Testament Studies I (3) CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)”
      Business administration majors take Old Testament Studies I and an introductory biblical worldview course.
      “CT 330 Christian Doctrine II”
      Business administration majors take Christian Doctrine II, a theology course.
  • 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 (Old Testament Studies I and II and New Testament Survey are required of every business major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BL 201 Old Testament Studies I (3) CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)”
      Business administration majors take Old Testament Studies I and an introductory biblical worldview course.
      “New Testament Survey (3)”
      Business administration majors take a New Testament survey course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview is required of both bachelor's majors. Not double-counted in T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BL 201 Old Testament Studies I (3) CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)”
      Business administration majors take Old Testament Studies I and an introductory biblical worldview course.
  • 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 catalog's Integrated Learning principle is stated as academic policy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all academic pursuits should be accomplished under the banner of transcendent truth within the context of a biblical worldview”
      Faith integration across academic work is stated as academic policy.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Ministry Leadership major is intended to provide students with skills and a background in leadership and how they should be applied in a ministry or other Christian activities.”
      A ministry leadership bachelor's major is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Tenets of Faith | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/tenets-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Tenets of Faith (ABHE) was approved by the College Board as read below.”
      The college publishes a 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 · 2 of 7 found

  • Partly: 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 staff listed whose job is spiritual life: the chaplain and the pastoral counselor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Information | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/staff-faculty/administration-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jerry Owens, M.Div., Chaplain”
      The college lists a chaplain on its staff page.
      “David McCall, M.A., Pastoral Counselor”
      The college lists a pastoral counselor on its staff page.
  • 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.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)None listed (The college provides no housing.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The College does not provide housing.”
      The college has no residence halls.
  • 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.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Director of Ministry Formation leads the Ministry Formation Program, which covers spiritual growth.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry Formation Program | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/student-life/ministryformationprogram · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “please contact the Director of Ministry Formation, Professor Jerry Owens”
      The Ministry Formation Program, which covers spiritual growth, has a named director.
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

82 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Christian/Community Service program is administered by the Director of Student Services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A Christian/Community Service Activity form is submitted to the Director of Student Services or a student’s academic advisor upon completion of the required hours.”
      A staffed office, the Director of Student Services, runs the service requirement.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Undergraduates must complete a minimum of 60 service hours to graduate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Undergraduate students fulfill a minimum of sixty hours of service while enrolled.”
      Undergraduates must complete 60 hours of Christian service to graduate.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Biblical study trips to Israel are offered; no page shows many trips each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Study Trips & Classes | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/biblical-study-trips-classes · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “For many years she has been taking groups of students on Biblical Study trips to Israel.”
      Biblical study trips to Israel are offered to students.
  • 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 (Israel, Greece and Turkey study trips, and a Missions/Intercultural Studies minor.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Missions/Intercultural Studies Minor -21 semester credit”
      A missions and intercultural studies minor is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Williamson College encourages students to participate in service to stimulate their spiritual growth and to provide service to others.”
      Service is described as rooted in spiritual growth.

Strengths

  • Both bachelor's majors require Old Testament and New Testament courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BL 201 Old Testament Studies I (3) CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)”
      Business administration majors take Old Testament Studies I and an introductory biblical worldview course.
      “New Testament Survey (3)”
      Business administration majors take a New Testament survey course.
  • Every business major takes CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview, and a statement of faith is published.
    Sources (2)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BL 201 Old Testament Studies I (3) CT 251 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (3)”
      Business administration majors take Old Testament Studies I and an introductory biblical worldview course.
    2. Tenets of Faith | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/tenets-of-faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Tenets of Faith (ABHE) was approved by the College Board as read below.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
  • Undergraduates complete a minimum of 60 Christian service hours to graduate, with a staffed service office.
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Undergraduate students fulfill a minimum of sixty hours of service while enrolled.”
      Undergraduates must complete 60 hours of Christian service to graduate.
      “A Christian/Community Service Activity form is submitted to the Director of Student Services or a student’s academic advisor upon completion of the required hours.”
      A staffed office, the Director of Student Services, runs the service requirement.

Concerns

  • Chapel attendance is encouraged rather than required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The College will encourage participation in regular worship, devotional periods, and activities designed for student development.”
      Students are encouraged, not required, to take part in regular worship.
  • The college provides no housing; residence-hall faith life is not offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Williamson College Catalog 2026-2027williamsoncc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-27-Catalog_Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The College does not provide housing.”
      The college has no residence halls.

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Campus ministry home

Student Life & Christian Community

  • Address: 230 Franklin Road, Building 2B, Franklin, TN 37064

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

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Student Life & Christian Community | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Williamson University community enjoys coming together to pray, worship, study the Bible and put faith into action by service and fellowship with one another.”
    The college describes its student life as centered on prayer, worship, Bible study and service.
  2. Ministry Formation Program | Williamson Universitywilliamsoncc.edu/about/student-life/ministryformationprogram · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “please contact the Director of Ministry Formation, Professor Jerry Owens”
    The Ministry Formation Program, which covers spiritual growth, has a named director.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus

Other 1

  • Biblical Study Trips to IsraelOff campus
    Biblical study trips led by a faculty member; students receive class credit.

Service 1

  • Christian/Community ServiceOff campus
    Undergraduates complete at least 60 hours of service in the surrounding area while enrolled.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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)
40
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 46% · Women 54%
Total students57
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
47%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$37,474
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$50
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,578 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants30%

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
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates0%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older45%
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Nearest airport with airline serviceNashville International Airport (BNA)About 14 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population87,133Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNashville-DavidsonAbout 15 miles away · about 25 minutes by car
Typical weather39°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Franklin Sewage Plt, TN

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
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 Williamson Christian College a Christian college?
Yes. Williamson Christian College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 443340
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: business
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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