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Great Christian Colleges and Universities in the Midwest

Discover top Christian colleges and universities in the Midwest. Find faith-integrated academic programs, biblical worldviews, and vibrant campus ministries.

If self-reflection, faith, and moral and biblical facets align with your personal values, a Christian college could be the perfect place for you—and with the variety of Christian colleges and universities in the US, you’ll never fall short of options. Students at Christian schools are exposed to courses related to Christianity and theology along with other classes in the liberal arts and sciences. Not only do they facilitate academic strength, but they also encourage religious growth through an integrated curriculum.

If you’re looking for a deeper look into Christian colleges, this is a great place to learn about some of your choices. Each school listed below is a Christian institution located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the “heartland of America.” If you’d like to learn more, just click the “Connect me” button underneath each school you’re interested in, then they’ll reach out to you with more information. Start exploring the vast possibilities and making connections with these colleges now!

Kettering College

Kettering College logoKettering College is a private Seventh-day Adventist institution in Kettering, Ohio, that blends medical excellence with spiritual compassion. Offering degrees in seven healthcare specialties—including nursing, radiologic technology, and sonography—the college provides its 800+ students with early hands-on clinical rotations directly at the co-located Kettering Health Main Campus. Undergraduates experience a tight-knit 10:1 student-faculty ratio, over a 90% licensure board pass rate, and extensive service-focused campus ministries, including domestic and international medical mission trips.

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Moody Bible Institute

Moody Bible InstituteMoody Bible Institute is a private church-affiliated institution in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to more than 20 areas of study and a foundational knowledge of the Bible and theology, Moody offers students leadership and cross-cultural learning experiences through many different student organizations. Students gain insight of the Bible and theology while sharpening practical skills and receiving ministry and career experience to broaden their opportunities after graduation.

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North Park University

North Park UniversityNorth Park University is a private Christian university located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17, North Park is a Christian, city-centered, intercultural university where faith, learning, and service meet. Students build community with one another through 15 varsity athletic teams and an array of cultural, social, academic, and political student organizations on campus.

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Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University logoSouthwest Baptist University is a private Christian institution located on a 158-acre campus in Bolivar, Missouri. The University offers a tight-knit community with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and more than 100 areas of academic study. Notably, it is the only school in Missouri to earn an "A" rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for its general education curriculum. Students can also grow spiritually through chapel services and stay active with 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports.

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Sterling College

Sterling CollegeSterling College is a private Christian college located in Sterling, Kansas—65 miles from Wichita. Sterling challenges students academically in an environment that’s enthusiastically Christian with more than 80 programs of study. Students also have the opportunity to grow spiritually by exploring their faith and identity through weekly chapel services, Bible study, and domestic or international mission trips. 

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To explore even more great Bible-based college choices, check out our full list of featured Christian School Profiles.

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