Prairie College is a private, interdenominational Christian college in Three Hills, Alberta, founded in 1922.
Prairie College is a private, interdenominational Christian college located in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. Its mission is to help establish God's kingdom by equipping and mentoring individuals through biblically integrated education for life and careers. The college reports 440+ students from around the world, 28 programs, and a network of 17,000 alumni.
The first class was held on October 9th, 1922 with eight students. The college's heartbeat, 'To know Christ and make Him known,' has been in place since its foundation in 1922. Prairie College commemorated its 100th anniversary in 2022. L.E. Maxwell is described as a co-founder of Prairie.
Prairie College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's levels. It is also authorized to grant divinity degrees by the Province of Alberta. Each year the college distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. Each student is part of an Impact group, a small group focused on intentional discipleship.
Campus facilities listed include a student residence, dining hall, CORE Fitness Centre, gymnasium, Edge Climbing Wall, and the Aviation Training Centre. The college's Phase One campaign plans include upgraded infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and an expanded Aviation Training Centre.
Admission routes include Alberta high school diploma minimum grade requirements for general admission, home-based learner admission, and admission to the Bachelor of Education, Practical Nursing, and Digital Media programs.