Mid-Atlantic Christian University

What is the history of Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is a private Christian institution in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. It was founded in 1948 as Roanoke Bible College and adopted its current name in 2009.

The original name reflected its emphasis on Bible and ministry education. The later name change accompanied a broader academic identity, although Christian studies remain part of the institution's purpose. For prospective students, that history helps explain why programs outside ministry are offered within a religious educational setting.

What are the faculties and departments at Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

Mid-Atlantic Christian University offers a small undergraduate academic program rather than a large system of colleges and professional schools. Its reported fields of study include biblical studies, ministry and missions, business administration, psychology, biology, and teacher education.

Students should distinguish a field listed in federal records from a major currently accepting applicants. Program titles, degree levels, course availability, and requirements can change. The university's current academic catalog is the appropriate place to check a particular major's curriculum, internship requirements, and whether courses needed to finish it are offered on a workable schedule.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 9 to 1. That describes the institution overall; it does not mean every class has nine students or that every course is taught by a full-time professor. The university reported 14 full-time and 18 part-time faculty members.

What is the location of Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

Mid-Atlantic Christian University is in Elizabeth City, a northeastern North Carolina community near the Pasquotank River. Its location offers a smaller-city setting, and students should account for transportation when comparing it with a campus in a larger metropolitan area.

Students who commute, work off campus, or travel home regularly should check the time and cost of their specific routes. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Norfolk International Airport is a regional air-travel option, but getting between the airport and Elizabeth City requires additional ground transportation.

What is the mission and vision of Mid-Atlantic Christian University?

Mid-Atlantic Christian University describes its educational purpose in Christian terms, with an emphasis on preparing students for leadership and service. Its identity is rooted in the independent Christian churches and churches of Christ tradition.

That religious identity matters beyond the availability of Bible courses: applicants should review the current catalog and student handbook for any chapel, Christian studies, conduct, or community-life expectations that apply to them. A stated mission describes the university's aims, not a guaranteed outcome for every student.