International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler, AZ 85286
About International Baptist College and Seminary
International Baptist College and Seminary is a private research university in Chandler, Arizona, enrolling about 43 students. International Baptist College and Seminary awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,800 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,556 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- International Baptist College and Seminary charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,800).
- Versus the Arizona median, sticker tuition is 57% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 87.50%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,556.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at International Baptist College and Seminary is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 575% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Baptist College and Seminary | $13,800 | $14,660 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Arizona (state median) | $8,774 | $12,055 | 54 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is International Baptist College and Seminary really?
Key findings
- International Baptist College and Seminary charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,800).
- Versus the Arizona median, sticker tuition is 57% above.
International Baptist College and Seminary tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,800
Finding International Baptist College and Seminary charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,800. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Arizona median ($8,774), sticker tuition is 57% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 16% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at International Baptist College and Seminary versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at International Baptist College and Seminary versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at International Baptist College and Seminary is $14,660.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,660 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,605 above the Arizona median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,393 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At International Baptist College and Seminary, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
International Baptist College and Seminary: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for International Baptist College and Seminary—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,800
Avg. net price
$14,660
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,703 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,617 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What International Baptist College and Seminary is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies4
- Religious/Sacred Music3
- Lay Ministry2
- Elementary Education and Teaching1
- Divinity/Ministry1
See earnings & programs for more.
Is International Baptist College and Seminary a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
International Baptist College and Seminary is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for International Baptist College and Seminary.
Campus
Location
Chandler, AZ
City / state
- ZIP
- 85286
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 27% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
43
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 61
- Graduate
- 30
- Full-time share
- 74%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 31.03%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for International Baptist College and Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at International Baptist College and Seminary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for International Baptist College and Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,566 | $11,566 | $17,163 |
| 2014 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $16,826 |
| 2015 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $15,153 |
| 2016 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $15,856 |
| 2017 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $16,698 |
| 2018 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $14,667 |
| 2019 | $11,850 | $11,850 | $14,216 |
| 2020 | $12,900 | $12,900 | $18,045 |
| 2021 | $12,900 | $12,900 | $13,969 |
| 2022 | $13,200 | $13,200 | $15,997 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $16,828 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
International Baptist College and Seminary reported total enrollment of about 43 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), and Non-Resident Alien (7.0%). About 31.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at International Baptist College and Seminary in 2024 is 43 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 61 students. Graduate enrollment is about 30 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
25.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
87.50% 100% Completion Time
87.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 87.50% of students graduating from International Baptist College and Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 25% male / 75% female
- Religious/Sacred Music: 67% male / 33% female
- Lay Ministry: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
International Baptist College and Seminary graduates earn a median of $39,556 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of International Baptist College and Seminary.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,556. Average net price used in cost models: $14,660.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway International Baptist College and Seminary graduates report median earnings of $39,556 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for International Baptist College and Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 7 programs by IPEDS completions (8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at International Baptist College and Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for International Baptist College and Seminary graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for International Baptist College and Seminary—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,163
- Arizona median 0.72× the median ($7,187)
- Southwest median 0.73× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.68× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,900
- Arizona median near the median ($5,643)
- Southwest median near the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 0.81× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
International Baptist College and Seminary at a glance
International Baptist College and Seminary
International Baptist College and Seminary is a private non-profit institution in Chandler, AZ, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesReligious/Sacred MusicLay Ministry
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian67.4%Hispanic or Latino14.0%Non-Resident Alien7.0%
Schools near International Baptist College and Seminary
Other campuses in Chandler, AZ when available, plus nearby institutions in Arizona.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Arizona, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is International Baptist College and Seminary located?
International Baptist College and Seminary is located in Chandler, AZ.
What is International Baptist College and Seminary's tuition?
International Baptist College and Seminary tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,800 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,660 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does International Baptist College and Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $13,800 and average net price is $14,660 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,200 annually.
What explains International Baptist College and Seminary's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,660), completion (87.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,556). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at International Baptist College and Seminary?
International Baptist College and Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 61 students, White (67.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of International Baptist College and Seminary earn?
Median earnings are $28,602 six years after entry and $39,556 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at International Baptist College and Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is International Baptist College and Seminary public or private?
International Baptist College and Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Chandler, AZ.
Is International Baptist College and Seminary an HBCU?
No. International Baptist College and Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is International Baptist College and Seminary a tribal college?
No. International Baptist College and Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is International Baptist College and Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, International Baptist College and Seminary does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.0%).
Is International Baptist College and Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for International Baptist College and Seminary: Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.