Undergraduate Admission

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Standards of Admission

Prospective students desiring admission to pursue a degree at CCCB are typically expected to have completed college preparatory courses at an accredited secondary school or equivalent. A proper foundation to facilitate success in college studies will include four years of English, three years of mathematics, three years of social studies, and three years of science.

First-Year Admission

In addition to the application for admission, applicants for first-time degree-seeking admission are required to submit the following materials: 

  1. Official High School Transcript. Submit a transcript from an accredited high school or equivalent. It is the student’s responsibility to request transcripts early in the application process and again when the coursework at the institution is completed. The transcript should include a cumulative grade point average (CGPA). See ‘Enrollment Eligibility’ for guidelines about final official transcripts. 
  2. Official ACT or SAT Results. Submit a standardized test score from ACT and/or SAT.

Applicants for first-time degree-seeking admission will be considered for admission if they meet the following requirements through a two-tiered system of admission:

Regular Admission

  • Minimum composite ACT of 17 (SAT CR+M combined 940) and a minimum 2.0 high school GPA

OR

  • Minimum composite ACT of 16 (SAT CR+M combined 900) and a minimum 3.0 high school GPA

Committee Admission 

The second tier is needed for first-year applicants who do not meet the above criteria for admission. Students eligible for admission consideration by the Admission Committee are also required to submit a personal statement and educator reference for consideration. This group will be reviewed and approved or denied admission by the Admissions Committee which has its own set of conditions: 

  • A high school GPA below a 2.0, regardless of ACT or SAT composite score

OR 

  • Composite ACT of 15 or below (SAT CR+M combined 810 or below)

Committee Admit - Conditions on 1st semester:

  • Students must be enrolled in the Student Success Program.
  • Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher or will be placed on Academic Warning.
  • Must maintain SAP.

Students admitted with conditions will be notified by their admissions counselor. 

Denied Admission

Students denied by the Admissions Committee may be reconsidered for admission if the student provides updated information, such as a standardized test score or a transcript.

Student Success Program

Students admitted to CCCB will be placed in the Student Success Program based on these factors, regardless of admissions status:

  • ACT (SAT equivalent) of 17 and below and a 2.50 GPA and below

Transfer Admission

Students are considered transfer students if they can be classified in one of three ways:

  1. Matriculated full-time at a previous institution
  2. Have a minimum of 24 hours of college credit
  3. An associate degree completed while enrolled in high school
    • Students with a completed associate degree upon completion of high school are considered for admission based upon a final high school transcript, ACT/SAT score, and CGPA

In addition to the application for admission, transfer and readmit applicants for degree-seeking admission are required to submit the following materials: 

  1. Transcripts From All Colleges/Universities Attended. Students attending any college or university prior to application to CCCB must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and again when the coursework at the institution is completed. Each transcript should include a CGPA. For a student to be considered for acceptance to the college, a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale must be submitted. Readmit students must submit transcripts from all colleges attended after leaving CCCB. 

Former CCCB, Cincinnati Christian University or Saint Louis Christian College students will not be charged for official  CCCB transcripts provided to the Admissions Office  - the Academic Office will provide an official copy directly to the Admissions Office on behalf of the student.

  1. Additional Documents for Consideration. If a transfer applicant has less than 24 hours of attempted college credit, a high school transcript and ACT/SAT is required for admission consideration.

A two-tiered system of admission for degree-seeking transfer and readmit students is as follows:

Regular Admission

  • 2.0 or higher CGPA

OR

  • An evaluation of previously taken credits at a prior institution warrants additional review, regardless of CGPA.

Committee Admission

The second tier is needed for transfer and readmit applicants who do not meet the above criteria for admission. Students eligible for admission consideration by the Admission Committee are also required to submit a personal statement and educator reference for consideration. This group will be reviewed, and approved or denied admission by the Admissions Committee which has its own set of conditions: 

  • Below a 2.0 CGPA

OR 

  • An evaluation of previously taken credits at a prior institution warrants additional review, regardless of CGPA

Conditions on 1st semester:

  • Enrollment in Student Success Program. Students admitted with conditions will be notified in their initial acceptance letter.

Denied Admission

Students denied by the admissions committee may be reconsidered for admission if a student provides updated information, such as an updated transcript, reference, or personal statement.

Saints Success Program

Students admitted to CCCB will be placed in the Saints Success Program based on these factors, regardless of admission status:

  • Students with less than a 2.0 CGPA will be enrolled in private study skills
  • Students with less than a 2.0 GPA and no previous college credit applied for the following courses will be required to take Private Study Skills 

Readmission

Applicants seeking readmission to CCCB follow the same guidelines as transfer students, but may need to be considered by the Appeals Committee if they were on academic suspension or academic probation when leaving Central. Readmit applicants are also required to gain approval not only from the Academics Office, but also Student Development and Student Financial Services prior to admission. 

  • Readmit applicants are considered based on the applicant’s application, a church leader reference, and recommendations from the Student Development and Academic Office.
  • Returning students must be reviewed by each office and approved with or without stipulations. Possible stipulations include:
    • Academic sanctions as determined by the Academic Dean or acting agent. Based upon an applicant’s academic standing with CCCB, the applicant may be admitted as a student on academic warning or probation.
    • Disciplinary sanctions as determined by the Dean of Student Conduct or acting agent. Based upon an applicant’s disciplinary standing with the college, the applicant may be admitted with student life stipulations.

Readmit students who left on suspension, probation, or warning that wish to return to CCCB must file an appeal with the Appeals Committee for final academic approval, after the application for readmission is submitted. 

Non-traditional Admission

Students who are not graduates of accredited high schools may submit a General Education Development (GED) or a High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) score in lieu of a high school transcript for evaluation, and must earn the high school equivalency credential.

Students who have graduated from high school, but have not attended a college, are not required to take the ACT or SAT test after five years have passed since their high school graduation. 

Students that have been out of high school for more than five years and have less than a 2.5 high school GPA or do not meet the GED/HiSET requirement must be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

International Admission

International applicants, whether first-year, transfer, readmit, or online, have the same admission requirements as domestic students but are also required to be proficient in English. International students are also expected to demonstrate sufficient financial support to attend CCCB. 

In addition to the application materials required for domestic applicants, international applicants are also required to provide the following materials for admission consideration:

1. Evidence of English Competency. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score is required.

2. Minimum TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), or 61 (internet-based).

OR

1.  Minimum IELTS score of 5.0. 

2. We will also accept Duolingo Test Scores as proof of English Proficiency if the test score exceeds 105.

The TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo  can be waived if applicants:

  • Prior to review for admission, came from an English-speaking country 
  • Have an acceptable ACT or SAT test score 
  • Have received a US high school diploma or graduated from an international high school in their home country (with all English instruction)
  • Enrolled for at least one semester at a college or university in the United States
  • Completed an English as a Second Language program (ESL or ELL)
  • Further requirements are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and could include an interview and writing sample

2. Personal Funding Statement. Students must demonstrating financial ability to attend Central, and include sponsorship information. 

3.  I-134 Affidavit of Support. If a student has a US sponsor, this form must be completed to show that the sponsor can financially support the student to attend CCCB. If the student has a sponsor that is not a US Citizen, a sponsorship and affidavit of support form is to be completed by the sponsor.

4.  Application Fee. A $100 application fee is due upon submission of the international application. 

International students will be considered for admission on the respective tier of admission, based on whether they are a first-year student, transfer student, or a readmit student. 

International students who do not meet the minimum English requirements will be enrolled in the Saints Success Program, or could be enrolled in the Saints Success Program at the discretion of the academic services department.

International Students who do not submit a TOEFL but come from an English speaking country are required to have a phone/video call between them and the Director of Admissions, if possible. 

Additional Requirements Due Upon Admittance:

  1. International Deposit: Admitted students are required to submit an International Fee to reserve a spot in the classroom and receive a I-20. Once I-20 and SEVIS receipt are sent to the student, the student is responsible for scheduling a visa interview appointment in the home country to apply for an F-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy. International first-year students pay a $500 enrollment fee; International students already on a valid I-20 pay a $300 enrollment fee.
  2. Visa Interview: Once the I-20 and SEVIS receipt are received by the student, contact the U.S. embassy or consulate and schedule an interview to apply for an F-1 visa. Applications requiring security clearance can take between 2 and 4 months in addition to the normal processing time. It is best to apply for the student visa as early as possible, but not more than 120 days prior to the start of your program. Go to the Department of State website for current procedures, required forms, and operating hours.
  3. US College Transfer Students: International students currently attending college in the U.S. and desire to transfer to CCCBl must complete all of the above steps required for application. Transfer students will also be required to provide Official Transcripts from all colleges attended. Once an admittance decision has been made, students must complete the International Student School Transfer Certification Form. This step is necessary for international students wishing to transfer from another U.S. college or university.

Students with Documented Criminal History

Students who indicate that they have been convicted of a crime beyond a traffic violation must also participate in an interview with the Director of Admissions, regardless of degree seeking status. This is answered on the application for admission. Applicants will be required to submit the following:

  • Personal statement, outlining the situation, indicating a timeline as to when the crime and conviction occurred
  • Documentation (as applicable) of conviction (court documents, etc.)
  • Letter of recommendation