Founded
in 2013
Located In Bennington Vermont
Mission
Our mission is to impact the Northeast, the
United States, and the world by training
students to have the Mind of a Scholar,
the Heart of a Shepherd,
and the Perseverance of a Soldier
5 Educational Programs
Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate, Diploma in
Christian Ministry, and a dual-enrollment
program for high school students
14 Degrees Offered
NEBC offers degrees in Biblical Studies,
Business Administration,
Christian Counseling, Christian Education,
General Education, Applied Theology, and
Biblical Exegesis
NEBC Job Rate
94%of NEBC graduates are placed in FT/PT
employment, ministry, or further education
within 6-9 months after graduation
Freshman Retention rate
Since 2018, the retention rate for first-time, full-time, traditional
freshmen who return for their
second year is 88%.
Enrollment By Gender
Male 50% | Female 50%
Graduation rate
of Northeastern’s first-time, full-time, traditional freshman graduate within 5 years.
College Diversity
Our College student body represents
8 countries and 15 states
Graduate Debt Free
100% of NEBC students graduate debt-free!
Tuition Assistance
100% of NEBC students receive aid in the form of scholarships.
Institutional Educational Objectives
Students as NEBC will demonstrate the mind of a scholar through proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in their chosen area of study and beyond.
Students at NEBC will demonstrate the mind of a scholar and the heart of a shepherd through spiritual formation and development of a biblical worldview as seen in their ability to integrate biblical and theological knowledge appropriately with their other learning experiences.
Students at NEBC will demonstrate the heart of a shepherd by expressing their passion and preparation for Christian ministry through engagement with their local community, region, nation, and the world.
Students at NEBC will demonstrate the perseverance of a soldier by displaying the necessary skills and discipline to practice their chosen vocation, and by displaying the ability to work as an individual or part of a team, to be a lifelong learner, and to call upon the breadth of knowledge obtained through their studies and experiences.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Northeastern Baptist College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, beyond its doctrinal statement, in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, employment policies, student activities, scholarships, or other College-administered programs. NEBC does reserve the right to revoke admission or readmission in the event of an applicant’s misrepresentations in any phase of the application process.
Accreditation
On September 16, 2014 The Vermont State Board of Education, upon the recommendation of The Vermont Higher Education Council and The Vermont Agency of Education, voted unanimously to Authorize NEBC as a Degree Granting Institution. On January 17, 2024, The Vermont State Board of Education unanimously voted to renew NEBC’s operating approval and degree-granting authority for the Undergraduate program. The Board also unanimously voted for initial operating approval and degree-granting authority for NEBC’s Master’s Program.
NEBC has built an educational program consistent with the standards of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and is well-positioned as it progresses towards national accreditation.
“Accreditation is voluntary. It represents an institution’s willingness to abide by the Standards and to open itself regularly to examination by outside evaluators familiar with higher education. As such, accreditation is recognized as a symbol of accountability to the public.” (NEASC, FAQs)
In compliance with federal law please note, all credits earned at any institution of higher learning are transferrable only at the discretion of receiving school.
Core Values
We value the Bible as the only inerrant, infallible, plenary-inspired Word of God, and therefore submit to the
Bible’s authority in all areas of life, including the educational process.
We value a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus and desire to live surrendered to His Lordship.
We value the local church as God’s primary organization for carrying out the Great Commission and desire to support
and encourage its work.
We value the importance of biblical excellence through the application of consistent hermeneutical
principles and will maintain biblical excellence as our foundation.
We value the importance of academic excellence and maintain a high academic standard, exceeding general college
expectations.
We value the importance of mentorship in education; practical mentoring is an integral part of our educational
process.
We value the strategic nature of the Northeast to the United States and the world and seek to use this strategic
uniqueness to impact the future for the cause of Christ.
Tuition, Scholarships
& Financial Aid
NEBC is dedicated to provide the best education while preventing financial need from hindering any student’s attendance. Additional scholarships may be available as student’s needs are made known. Please note, NEBC does not accept federal student loans.
Contact the Business Office for information about payment plans.
Continuing Education Provider
Northeastern Baptist College is member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is certified in the area of Biblical Studies.
A Brief History of NEBC
Mark H. Ballard, founder and president of Northeastern Baptist College, has been on God’s mission since his childhood years in Colorado. His family’s faith, his academic training, and his experience as pastor and church planter have combined to form a man of faith, vision, and unyielding determination to follow God’s call to whatever and wherever that call may take him. In 1998, Ballard moved to New England and took his first steps towards starting the college. On May 31, 2010, he resigned his position as pastor of a local church and turned his focus and energy toward establishing a Baptist college in New England. Within three years, Northeastern Baptist College was established, and students were starting their college coursework.
The college’s board of trustees inaugurated Ballard as the first President of Northeastern Baptist College on October 28, 2013. Despite its small beginnings, Northeastern Baptist College is well on the way to becoming a premier Christian college in New England
Vision
Northeastern Baptist College will be the premier Baptist college in the Northeast, training ministerial and non-ministerial students both academically and practically, while impacting the Northeast throughout the training process.
Purpose
Northeastern Baptist College exists to impact the United States and the world through providing an academically sound, biblically strong, and practically relevant college education from our campus strategically located in the Northeast.