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College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Undenominational

Mission Statement

The College of Biblical Studies of Houston, Texas, is the largest nationally accredited, multi-ethnic Bible College in North America. Since 1979, CBS has been developing Christian leaders to serve our multiethnic community. A commuter college where tuition is kept low to broaden access to higher education, CBS provides instruction six days a week, offering morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes so that students can fit education into their life schedule.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,475

Out of state

$9,275
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
92%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 54.0% $2,285
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 31.0% $2,609
Loans 8.0% $4,701

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$975 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Organizational Leadership
      • A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills. See other colleges that offer this major
  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$40
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
40%
Male Students
60%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Black48.29%
  2. Hispanic/Latino28.29%
  3. Caucasian14.63%
  4. Asian5.37%
  5. Not Specified0.98%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native0.98%
  7. Two Or More Ethnicities0.97%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.49%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

420

Undergraduate students

420

Full Time Students
36%
Part Time Students
64%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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