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Oak Hills Christian College

#2014 in US ranking Bemidji, MN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,733
Tuition & fees
$19,860
Avg. aid
$10,970
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%

What is the history of Oak Hills Christian College?

Oak Hills Christian College is a small Christian college in Bemidji, Minnesota, with roots in Bible-centered education and ministry preparation. Its present-day programs also include subjects outside ministry, reflecting a broader undergraduate curriculum than its name alone might suggest.

Applicants interested in how the college developed should distinguish the history of Oak Hills Christian College from that of the wider Oak Hills organization. The college's current academic catalog is the appropriate place to check historical milestones alongside the degree programs and policies in effect today.

What are the faculties and departments at Oak Hills Christian College?

Oak Hills Christian College offers undergraduate study with a substantial emphasis on biblical and Christian ministry subjects. Fields represented in its academic records include Bible, missions, worship, theological and ministerial studies, and pastoral counseling, alongside areas such as business, psychology, communication, and health-related studies.

The college's size matters when evaluating a major: a field appearing in historical program records is not necessarily accepting new students or offering every course each term. Prospective students should compare the current catalog's credential, required courses, delivery format, and course rotation before choosing a program. The student-to-faculty ratio is reported as 10 to 1, but that institution-wide figure does not establish the size of a particular class or the availability of a particular instructor.

What is the location of Oak Hills Christian College?

Oak Hills Christian College is located in Bemidji, a northern Minnesota city. Its setting differs from that of a large metropolitan campus: students considering internships, employment, or off-campus housing should assess what is available locally and how they would get there.

Bemidji Regional Airport is the nearest airport identified in institutional information. First-year students may have a car on campus, which could be useful for errands and travel beyond the immediate campus area. Students planning to commute should also account for northern Minnesota winter conditions.

What is the mission and vision of Oak Hills Christian College?

Oak Hills Christian College has an explicitly Christian educational identity, with biblical study and preparation for service central to its stated purpose. That identity is relevant even for applicants considering a non-ministry field, because it can shape required coursework and campus activities.

Prospective students should read the college's current mission statement, statement of faith, and catalog requirements together. A mission statement describes institutional aims; it does not, by itself, demonstrate a particular academic or career outcome.

Oak Hills Christian College Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Oak Hills Christian College

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Rural: Fringe

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1946

Oak Hills Christian College Accreditation

Oak Hills 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.

Oak Hills Christian College Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree

Data 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.