Barclay College

Welcoming students from all evangelical faith traditions, Barclay College offers online associate and bachelor's degrees in biblical studies, Christian leadership, and pastoral ministries. Students who hope to embark on secular career paths may instead choose to earn an online degree in either business administration or psychology. Online classes open every six weeks, and learners can take breaks from their coursework whenever needed. Before enrolling in an online course, Barclay requires all students to complete a two-week, web-based orientation program that explains how to navigate the college's online portal, submit assignments, and communicate with both classmates and instructors. There is no charge for this program. Online applicants must hold a high school diploma with at least a 2.0 GPA, though Barclay does not require ACT or SAT scores. Prospective students must also demonstrate a commitment to the Christian mission of the college. Online students who enroll full time may qualify for a scholarship worth up to $600 per semester.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
94% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
21k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
66%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
3 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
7 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
9 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
12 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
13 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
14 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
15 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
17 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
19 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
20 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
21 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
22 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
23 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
24 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
25 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
26 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
27 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
28 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
29 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
30 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
31 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
32 | Transportation And Materials Moving | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
33 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |