Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Accredited to award associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees
• Specialized Christian institution focused on biblical, theological, and ministry education
• Operating and enrolling students for the 2026–2027 academic year

Student Life & Environment

Student life reflects CCBS’s commuter, ministry-oriented character. The college explicitly states that it has no dormitories and no football team; its disclosures also report no intercollegiate athletic programs. Students therefore arrange their own housing and transportation rather than entering a residential college environment. Informal interaction occurs around classes, shared meals, church relationships, and college events rather than through residence-hall programming or varsity sports. Practical ministry is a central part of the student experience. CCBS says every student must participate in church or parachurch ministry, connecting classroom work with service in local congregations and faith-based organizations. Students may study while remaining active in employment, family life, military service, or an existing ministry role. This structure may suit adult and commuting learners, but students seeking a conventional residential experience should recognize the tradeoff. Academic services provide much of the formal support infrastructure. Students can use advising, peer tutoring, an online writing center, virtual books and journals, and Logos Bible Software. Campus visits can be arranged through the admissions office and offer the best way to assess the small-school environment. Because community life is explicitly Christian and governed by a Community Covenant, prospective students should review the covenant and student handbook before committing.

Location & Surroundings

CCBS is located at 817 South McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Its single-campus, commuter model means location decisions should focus on travel time, independent housing, work arrangements, and access to a local church or ministry placement. The institution does not provide residence halls, so campus-based students must budget separately for rent, food, transportation, insurance, and personal expenses. Fayetteville-based students can attend in-person classes and participate directly in campus activities, while the college’s Zoom, online, and hybrid formats reduce the need for daily travel. The online option is particularly relevant to students outside the region or those whose military, employment, family, or ministry schedules make regular campus attendance difficult. Online courses remain structured around weekly work rather than required live login times. Students considering relocation should not assume a residential support system. They should investigate local housing and transportation independently and confirm how often their chosen courses meet on campus. A visit arranged through admissions can help applicants evaluate the building, commute, learning environment, and nearby practical-ministry options before enrollment.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026–2027, undergraduate tuition is $310 per credit hour and graduate tuition is $350 per credit hour. Published military rates are $295 per undergraduate credit and $320 per graduate credit. Certificate study costs $300 per course, while auditing costs $150 per course. Required charges include a $40 application fee, a $100 registration fee and $140 technology fee per semester, and a one-time $300 Logos Bible Software fee. Graduation fees are $135 for undergraduates and $185 for graduate students. The college states that fees are nonrefundable and that tuition and fees must be paid at registration unless a payment plan is arranged in advance. These figures do not constitute a complete cost of attendance. CCBS has no institutional housing, and its published tuition information excludes independent housing, food, transportation, insurance, textbooks, and personal expenses. Students should calculate costs using their planned credit load and request a personalized aid estimate. Funding options include federal student aid, military and veterans’ benefits, institutional scholarships, self-payment, and monthly payment plans. Eligibility and award amounts vary; scholarship continuation generally depends on satisfactory academic progress and available funds. Career expectations require particular care. The official disclosures state that CCBS does not currently provide a dedicated career or job-placement service, although advisers and student-services staff may offer individual assistance. The biblical counseling degree is designed for church and faith-based ministry and does not satisfy educational requirements for state licensure as a clinical counselor, psychologist, social worker, or similar regulated professional.