
Kansas Christian College traces its origins to 1938 and the former Kansas City College and Bible School. Its development from a Bible school into a college offering programs beyond ministry helps explain its present combination of religious and career-oriented studies.
The college remains a small Christian institution in Overland Park, Kansas, with historical ties to the Church of God (Holiness). Its history is relevant to applicants because Christian study is part of the institution's identity, not simply an optional campus activity.
Kansas Christian College offers a focused range of programs rather than a broad system of separately named colleges and schools. Its reported fields include biblical studies, missions, specialized ministry, business administration, psychology, teacher education, interdisciplinary studies, and sports and fitness.
Applicants should check the current academic catalog for the exact credential and course sequence attached to a field of interest. A program title alone does not establish that it leads to a professional license: prospective teachers, for example, should confirm whether a particular education program meets the requirements of the state where they intend to teach.
The college reported four full-time and nine part-time faculty members, alongside a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. That ratio describes institution-wide staffing relative to enrollment; it is not a promise about the size or availability of any particular course.
Kansas Christian College is in Overland Park, a suburb in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Its location puts students near the region's employers, churches, services, and transportation network while retaining a suburban campus setting.
For commuters, the practical questions are travel time, parking rules, and whether required classes meet at times that fit work or family commitments. Residential applicants should compare campus housing with off-campus options and account for trips elsewhere in the metro area. Kansas City International Airport serves the region, but an airport trip requires planning and ground transportation.
Kansas Christian College presents Christian education and preparation for service as central to its purpose. Its Church of God (Holiness) heritage is an important part of that institutional identity.
Students considering the college should examine the current catalog's requirements for biblical coursework, chapel, and community conduct. Those requirements can shape the experience of a business, psychology, or education student as well as a ministry student. The college's stated aims describe what it seeks to provide; they should not be read as independently measured outcomes for every graduate.
Name of the institution
Kansas Christian CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: MidsizeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Church of God)School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1938Kansas Christian College is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.