Name of Institution: Global University
Address: 1211 S. Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 USA
Year Founded:
First Accredited: 1977 by DEAC (formerly DETC); 2010 by HLC
President: Dr. Gary L. Seevers Jr.
Participation in Funding Programs: G.I. Bill, DANTES
Accreditation Agency Contact Information:
(1) The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
230 South LaSalle Street,
Suite 7-500,
Chicago, Illinois 60604;
Telephone: 800-621-7440; Skype to call number Free
Fax: 312-263-7462;
Website: http://www.hlcommission.org/
Next scheduled review: 2024 – 2025
(2) State Approval and Email Contact Information:
Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
MDHE Information Center
Phone: (800) 473-6757
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov
Institution Mission Statement:
Global University is a Christian university in the Pentecostal tradition that:
Areas of Special Focus:
Training pastors, church leaders, and workers to better fulfill their calling for service in and through local churches.
Description of Institution:
Global University has a combined history of more than 80 years of service, yet is on the cutting edge of technology with online courses. However, print courses remain a mainstay for those who prefer to study in print or do not have internet access. The goal is to make evangelism, discipleship, and training accessible to everyone—everywhere!
Student Demographic Profile: 2019 Graduation Statistics
Undergraduate (37 countries): – 259 graduates – 60% male – 40% female – Average Age: 43 years at Graduation |
Graduate: – 27 graduates (10 Countries) – 81% male – 19% female – Average Age: 48 years at Graduation |
Berean: View Program Details
Undergraduate: View Program Details
Graduate: View Program Details
Average Program Tuition/Cost per credit hour:
Graduation Rates
Graduate Programs (Matriculated Students in 2016 and 2017)
MA Ministerial Studies: 100%
MA Biblical Studies: 100%
MDiv Master of Divinity: 100%
Undergraduate Programs (Matriculated Students in 2014)
Overall Program Completion Rate: 84%
BA Bible and Theology: 65%
BA Christian Education: 100%
BA Intercultural Studies: 69%
Involvement in Ministry of Global University Graduates
Undergraduate Level
At graduation: 87% (2017)
5 Years After Graduation (2013 Graduates) – 73%
Satisfaction with Global University Degrees
Undergraduate 5 Years After Completed Degree (2013 Graduates)
Achieved Goals: 96%
Would Recommend the Institution to a Friend: 92%
Satisfaction with Program (Superior/Adequate): 88%Preparation for Ministry:
Very Well Prepared 46%
Well Prepared 39%
Total = 85%
Course Completion Rates
Graduate Level: 74%
Undergraduate: 83%
Berean: 79%
Percentage of students surveyed in 2016 who responded that they:
Berean School of the Bible: (2017)
Achieved personal goals: 91%
Would recommend the institution to a friend: 96%
Were satisfied with their studies: 98%
Undergraduate: (2017)
Achieved personal goals: 91%
Would recommend the institution to a friend: 93%
Were satisfied with their studies: 94%
Graduate: (2017)
Achieved personal goals: 100%
Would recommend the institution to a friend: 99%
Were satisfied with their studies: 100%
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