Seek God; Know truth; Go equipped
Two years of Biblical training in an enriching community with transferrable college credits.Â
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What to Expect at Rosedale Bible College:
Two years of learning, transformation, and discipleship designed to help you become the person God created you to be while laying a foundation for your future and your faith.
Personal Discipleship
Deepen your relationship
with God through daily prayer, chapel services, weekly life group meetings, and student sharing times.
Life-Skills Mentorship
Prepare for life after college by meeting weekly with an experienced staff or faculty member and a group of fellow students.
Foundational Academics
Get a transferable Associate Degree while establishing an understanding of your faith and fulfilling general education requirements.
Applied Biblical Education
Learn what you believe, why you believe it, and how you live it by interacting with questions in a community focused on following Christ.
“Life is about more than a career, so college should prepare you for more than a job.”
At Rosedale Bible College, we help students lay the groundwork for their future—academically, spiritually, and personally—by providing two years of mentorship, community, and Biblical education in the Anabaptist/Mennonite tradition.
Our Programs
Designed to offer students a balance of academic preparation, spiritual growth and personal development.
2-Year Associate Degree
In our 2-year Associate Degree in Biblical Studies, you’ll complete general education classes while establishing an informed understanding of their faith.
2+2 Transfer Agreements
With our Fast-Track Degree Program, you can transfer to one of our partner schools and finish their bachelor’s degree in just two additional years after you graduate from Rosedale.
Mentorship Groups
Our mentorship program provides you with both spiritual discipleship and practical life skills to prepare for life after college.
Transformative Learning
Programs like our Rosedale School of Business & Leadership, cross-cultural learning program, and Venture: Akwachink program provide challenging, unique opportunities.
Programs that position you to succeed—no matter what you end up doing.
Every aspect of learning at Rosedale is designed to help you discover and embrace who God created you to be. Our programs balance foundational academics with spiritual, personal and practical learning to prepare you for life and cultivate holistic growth.
Associate Degree:
Pave a path to your academic future with a transferable, well-rounded 2-year Associate Degree in Biblical Studies that helps you establish a well-informed understanding of your faith and fulfils many of your baccalaureate general education requirements.
Academic Fast Track:
If you’re interested in a career that requires additional education but want the experience and affordability of a small college, our Academic Fast Track allows students to graduate from Rosedale, seamlessly transfer to selected colleges and complete a bachelor’s degree in just two additional years.
Transformative Learning Programs:
Experience is one of life’s great teachers. That’s why our transformative learning programs are designed to provide hands-on, real-life experiences that challenge and change you.
Cross-Cultural Learning
Annual short-term trips abroad to learn and serve in a different cultural context.
Venture: Akwachink
Three weeks of leadership training and adventure.
Short-Term Ministry Programs
Get college credit for approved ministry and missions programs.
Location
Rosedale is a small town in central Ohio, 31 miles west of Columbus. It’s a safe, peaceful setting within driving distance of the city’s cultural opportunities.
Cost
In 2023-2024, first-year students at Rosedale paid an average out-of-pocket cost of $5,563. That’s roughly one tenth of the average out-of-pocket cost of most private institutions.
Campus Life
With intramural sports, on-campus events, an annual theatrical production, and extensive music programs, students at Rosedale always have something to do.
Financial Aid
You can apply for public financial aid from the federal government and the government of Ohio, or take advantage of our extensive private scholarships.
Affiliation
We are the educational branch of Rosedale Network of Churches, an evangelical Anabaptist denomination.
Enrollment
Average student enrollment is a little over 74 students. Classes tend to be 15-20 students.
Invest in Your Future Without Breaking the Bank
Invest in Your Future Without Breaking the Bank
Financial Aid
Total Cost:
In 2023-2024 the average first-year, full-time student paid only $5,563 out-of-pocket after receiving financial aid. Because we believe any student who wants to attend should be able to without burying themselves in debt.
Scholarships:
We offer a variety of scholarships based on need, academic merit, student circumstance, and area of study.
Government Assistance:
Federal and state financial aid is available to Rosedale students. Our financial aid department is happy to help students through the process of submitting the FAFSA and receiving their loans.
On-Campus Employment:
Opportunities to work on campus can help students afford their time at Rosedale. Preference is given to Federal Work Study students.
Applying to Rosedale
Our application process is simple, easy, and can be completed entirely online.
- Complete an online application.
- Submit all application requirements:
- High School transcripts
- College transcripts (if applicable)
- A recent photo of yourself
Get all the admissions details at our admissions page.
Discover Rosedale
See if we’d be a good fit for you during one of our Discover Rosedale visitor’s weekends!
Discover Rosedale happens twice a year—once in spring, once in fall. It’s a free, two-day event that gives you a chance to attend class, worship in chapel, meet our faculty, participate in special events and get a feel for life at Rosedale. You can also schedule one-on-one meetings with academic or financial aid advisors and get your questions answered in person.
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