Rosedale Bible College

17215 Studebaker Rd #310, Cerritos, CA

Programs of Study

An Associate Degree in Biblical Studies (two years) is the degree program offered by RBC. Students may choose between nine different concentrations within the degree curriculum. For students staying only one year, the college offers a Certificate in Biblical Studies which shares many core requirements with the associate's degree. In addition, the Institute for Pastoral Studies is a distance education option designed especially for pastors and leaders. A special three-week wilderness training experience, Akwachink Leadership School, is offered each fall in association with Living Hope Native Ministries.

Accreditation

RBC is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. ABHE is recognized as a national accrediting agency by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA). It is also listed by the United States Department of Education as a recognized agency for biblical higher education. Internationally, ABHE is recognized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education. Rosedale is also authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents (the state's educational oversight body) to grant the associate degree in biblical studies.

Tuition

Tuition costs at Rosedale compare very favorably with other private colleges and universities. The total estimated annual cost for full-time students in the 2011-2012 academic year is just under $14,000. Tuition and boarding costs are kept low through the generous giving of alumni, friends, and the churches of Conservative Mennonite Conference.

Financial Aid

Study at Rosedale qualifies for public assistance through the federal and Ohio state governments. In addition, some private scholarships are available.

Enrollment

Average enrollment for the 2010-2011 academic year was 86 students. Enrollment for specific terms varied from 79 to 99. Typical class size is 15 to 20 students.

Location

Rosedale is situated in a small central Ohio community 31 miles west of downtown Columbus and 33 miles northeast of downtown Springfield. Its rural setting provides a peaceful, safe environment within easy driving distance of the cultural offerings of significant urban centers.

Affiliation

Rosedale is the educational institution of Conservative Mennonite Conference.

Athletics

Organized intramural sports include basketball, volleyball, soccer, and Ultimate. Student teams have played soccer in a community league in north Columbus. The disc golf course also sees frequent use during the fall and spring.