“A Christ-centered liberal arts education rooted in service, community, and faith in the heart of rural Georgia.”
Brewton-Parker Christian University — formerly known as Brewton-Parker College — is a small, private Baptist liberal arts institution located in Mount Vernon, Georgia. Founded in 1904 by the Georgia Baptist Convention, the university has maintained a distinctive Christian mission for over a century, providing affordable undergraduate education grounded in faith-integrated learning. With approximately 1,234 students and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, BPCU offers an intimate academic environment where faculty know students by name and mentorship is central to the college experience. The university formally achieved university status in June 2025, reflecting its expanding academic profile and commitment to student success. Academically, Brewton-Parker Christian University offers programs across seven departments spanning Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Christian Studies, Information Technology, Elementary Education, History, and General Studies. The curriculum integrates Christian values throughout all disciplines, preparing graduates for professional careers and lives of meaningful service. With an accessible acceptance rate of approximately 86% and rolling admissions, the university welcomes a wide range of students and offers pathways to academic success through personalized instruction, accessible professors, and practical applied learning in a supportive, faith-informed environment. Campus life at BPCU centers on Christian community and fellowship in small-town south Georgia. Around 85% of students live on campus, creating a close-knit residential culture where students gather at the Lions Den student hub, participate in NAIA athletics as the Barons, and engage with faith-based organizations including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Alpha Omega Campus Ministry. Performing arts groups such as the Voices of Truth concert choir and Concert Band provide creative outlets, while organizations including Student Government, Rotaract, and Circle K connect students to service beyond campus. The rural setting offers a focused, distraction-free environment ideally suited to students who seek a tight-knit, purpose-driven college experience.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Social Mobility (Regional Colleges South)
US News 2026
Fall Priority
Rolling admissions; priority date for Fall semester full session and Session I
Spring Priority
Rolling admissions; priority date for Spring semester full session
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$18,334 – $20,120
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Undergraduate programs in business management and accounting with a Christian ethical foundation.
Teacher preparation programs for elementary and middle school educators in Georgia and beyond.
Programs integrating Christian theology, history, and the liberal arts.
Applied programs in sciences, technology, and health-related fields.
Career-focused programs preparing students for public service, counseling, and law enforcement.
4 years
The most enrolled program at BPCU, blending foundational business theory with Christian ethics, practical skills, and real-world application in management, marketing, and accounting.
4 years
Prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and public service through a faith-informed framework emphasizing justice, ethics, and community.
4 years
Hands-on technology education covering networking, systems administration, and applied computing skills for careers in IT support and management.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,120
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
