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Institutional Type
Luther Rice College and Seminary has been incorporated in the State of Florida as a private, independent, non-profit 501 (c) (3) since June 13, 1962. Luther Rice is registered as a corporation with the State of Georgia. Luther Rice is registered as a degree-granting institution by Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). Luther Rice College and Seminary is required to complete and submit the Annual Membership Renewal under the provisions of the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Act, O.C.G.A. 20-3-250.3 (a) (10).
Established
June 13, 1962
Campus Location
Metro Atlanta Campus (Lithonia, Georgia)
100% online degree programs accessible worldwide
Mission Statement
The mission of Luther Rice College & Seminary is to serve the church and community by providing biblically based on-campus and distance education to Christian men and women for ministry and the marketplace with an end to granting undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Accreditation
Luther Rice College and Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Luther Rice College and Seminary also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Luther Rice College and Seminary may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Luther Rice College & Seminary is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551, Telephone: 434-525-9539, email: info@tracs.org (www.tracs.org)], having been awarded Reaffirmed status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 21, 2015; this status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
Luther Rice College & Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. Reaffirmation of accreditation was granted on March 6, 2019, in light of the commission’s judgment that the institution complies with ABHE’s Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of its stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements. ABHE may be contacted at 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd, Suite #130, Orlando, FL, 32822, or by phone at 407-207-0808 (www.ABHE.org). ABHE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Programs
| Program Name | Classification of Instructional Program Code | Standard Occupational Classification Code |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Apologetics | 39.0601 | 21-2011 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling | 39.0701 | 21-2021 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Theology | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Graduate Certificate in Apologetics | 39.0601 | 21-2021 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling | 39.0701 | 21-2021 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
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Graduate Certificate in Church Revitalization |
39.0602 |
21-2021 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership | 52.0213 | 11-9199 |
| Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Graduate Certificate in Theology | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Greek | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Hebrew | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
| Associate of Arts in General Studies | 13.9999 | 25-3099 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Religion | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 42.0101 | 19-3033 |
| Master of Arts in Apologetics | 39.0601 | 21-2021 |
| Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling | 39.0701 | 21-2011 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Studies | 39.0201 | 21-2021 |
| Master of Arts in Leadership | 52.0213 | 11-9199 |
| Master of Arts in Ministry | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Master of Divinity | 39.0602 | 21-2011 |
| Doctor of Ministry | 39.0699 | 21-2011 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Scripture | 39.0201 | 25-1126 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership | 52.0213 | 25-1011 |
Enrollment
Based on IPEDS 12-month Enrollment for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Unduplicated Student Head Count: 853
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | % of Total | Headcount |
| Male | 70.46% | 601 |
| Female | 29.54% | 252 |
| Total | 100.00% | 853 |
Enrollment by State
| State | % of Total | Headcount |
| Georgia | 43.49% | 371 |
| Florida | 7.27% | 62 |
| Alabama | 4.81% | 42 |
| North Carolina | 4.57% | 39 |
| Tennessee | 4.45% | 38 |
| Other | 35.41% | 302 |
| Total | 100.00% | 853 |
Enrollment by Academic Program
| Program | % of Total | Headcount |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Apologetics | 0.12% | 1 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling | 0.23% | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Biblical Studies | 1.29% | 11 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry | 0.00% | 0 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Theology | 0.00% | 0 |
| Graduate Certificate in Apologetics | 0.12% | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling | 0.94% | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies | 0.59% | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership | 0.23% | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Ministry | 0.23% | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate in Theology | 0.35% | 3 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 2.81% | 24 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Religion | 29.54% | 252 |
| Master of Arts in Apologetics | 4.45% | 38 |
| Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling | 10.32% | 88 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Studies | 4.69% | 40 |
| Master of Arts in Leadership | 4.10% | 35 |
| Master of Arts in Ministry | 6.45% | 55 |
| Master of Divinity | 20.63% | 176 |
| Doctor of Ministry | 7.15% | 61 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership | 2.34% | 20 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Scripture | 0.00% | 0 |
| Non-degree Seeking | 3.40% | 29 |
| Total | 100.00% | 853 |
Graduation and Retention Rates
Given that many Luther Rice students are considered non-traditional students and have completed some prior college work, the traditional First-Time Full-Time calculation does not reflect the overall achievement of Luther Rice College and Seminary in the areas of Retention and Graduation Rates. The number of students in the First-Time Full-Time cohorts continues to be so small that an additional calculation is necessary to serve our measurement of student achievement. Therefore, Luther Rice measures retention rates and graduation rates for all students at each program level (not just First-Time Full-Time).
Graduation Rates
Based on 2014, 2015, 2016 Cohorts
| Degree | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
21.3% (39/174) |
26.4% (37/140) |
21.0% (25/119) |
| Master of Arts Degrees |
47.4% (109/229) |
53.5% (105/197) |
54.2% (110/203) |
| Master of Divinity |
28.9% (28/97) |
29.9% (38/128) |
33.9% (38/112) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
65.0% (13/20) |
52.5% (21/40) |
53.8% (14/26) |
DISAGGREGATed Graduation Rates
Retention Rates
| Degree | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
| Undergraduate | 64.14% (127/198) | 70.7% (130/184) | 63.2% (115/182 |
| Graduate | 63.88% (237/371) | 63.6% (217/341) | 63.0% (189/300) |
| Total | 63.30% (364/575) | 66.1% (347/525) | 63.1% (304/482) |
Ministry and Job Placement
Ministry Placement Rate
| Assessment Data | 2020-2021 (48) | 2021-2022 (94) | 2022-2023 (83) |
| Involved in Ministry | 87.50% (42) | 87.23% (82) | 87.95% (73) |
| Not Involved in Ministry or N/A | 12.50% (6) | 12.77% (12) | 12.05% (10) |
*Data is taken from an annual alumni survey
Job Placement Rate
| Assessment Data | 2020-2021 (48) | 2021-2022 (94) | 2022-2023 (83) |
| Job Placement Rate | 100.00% (48) | 100.00% (94) | 92.77% (77) |
*Data is taken from an annual alumni survey
Learning Outcomes
See Learning Outcome Assessment Results
Faculty Profile
Based on 2021 IPEDS HR Data
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Full-Time: 21
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Part-Time: 15
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Terminal Degrees: 94%
Tuition and Fees
2024-2025 Academic Year
| Program/Mode | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
| Undergraduate Certificates (Online) | $410.00 |
| Graduate Certificates (Online) | $362.00 |
| Bachelor (on-campus) | $238.00 |
| Bachelor (online) | $410.00 |
| Masters (on-campus) | $238.00 |
| Masters (online) | $362.00 |
| Doctor of Ministry | $431.00 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership | $627.00 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Scripture | $450.00 |
Each course has a $185 Technology Fee
Students Receiving Financial Aid
| Degree | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Students who Received Aid from Federal Programs | 36% (324) | 38% (321) | 39% (306) |
| Students who Received Institution-based Aid | 26% (237) | 17% (146) | 14% (114) |
| Students who Received Aid from the State | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average Federal Financial Aid Amount $10,789.56 | $10,253.42 | $10,091.77
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Digital Electronic Volumes: 500,000+
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