Latin American Bible Institute
La Puente, CA 91746-3099
About Latin American Bible Institute
Latin American Bible Institute is a private two-year college in La Puente, California, enrolling about 111 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,248 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,460. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Latin American Bible Institute charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,460).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 62.50%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin American Bible Institute | $15,460 | $12,248 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| California (state median) | $8,510 | $7,373 | 288 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
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.
Average net price is 21% below published tuition at Latin American Bible Institute
Key findings
- Latin American Bible Institute's average net price ($12,248) is 21% below published tuition ($15,460).
- Latin American Bible Institute charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($15,460).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
Latin American Bible Institute tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,460
Finding Latin American Bible Institute charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,460. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the California median ($8,510), sticker tuition is about 1.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 27% 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 Latin American Bible Institute versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Latin American Bible Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Latin American Bible Institute is $12,248.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $12,248 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,875 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $6,634 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 Latin American Bible Institute’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 21% lower after grants and scholarships.
Latin American Bible Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Latin American Bible Institute—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$15,460
Avg. net price
$12,248
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,843 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,055 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,155 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,840. See cost investigation.
What Latin American Bible Institute is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies9
- Theology/Theological Studies2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 90% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Latin American Bible Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Latin American Bible Institute is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
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 Latin American Bible Institute.
Campus
Location
La Puente, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 91746-3099
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 35% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
111
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 147
- Full-time share
- 52%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 35.71%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Latin American Bible Institute.
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 Latin American Bible Institute was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Latin American Bible Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2020–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,200 | $7,200 | — |
| 2021 | $9,640 | $9,640 | $6,516 |
| 2022 | $10,520 | $10,520 | $10,497 |
| 2023 | $12,320 | $12,320 | $9,140 |
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
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
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
Latin American Bible Institute reported total enrollment of about 111 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 35.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Latin American Bible Institute in 2024 is 111 students.
Over a full year, about 147 undergraduates enroll.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
66.67% 100% Completion Time
62.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Latin American Bible Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 50% male / 50% 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.
What do Latin American Bible Institute graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Latin American Bible Institute from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Latin American Bible Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Latin American Bible Institute graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Latin American Bible Institute—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$49,132
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- California median 0.00× the median ($19.7M)
- Far West median 0.00× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.00× the median ($26.4M)
- California median 0.17× the median ($7,407)
- Far West median 0.17× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.10× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,333
- California median 1.3× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 1.2× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.1× 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.
Latin American Bible Institute at a glance
Latin American Bible Institute
Latin American Bible Institute is a private non-profit institution in La Puente, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesTheology/Theological Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Black or African American0.0%
Schools near Latin American Bible Institute
Other campuses in La Puente, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Latin American Bible Institute located?
Latin American Bible Institute is located in La Puente, CA.
What is Latin American Bible Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Latin American Bible Institute is 54.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 44 applicants and 30 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Latin American Bible Institute's tuition?
Latin American Bible Institute tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,460 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $12,248 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Latin American Bible Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $15,460 and average net price is $12,248 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,900 annually.
Why is Latin American Bible Institute's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Latin American Bible Institute, published tuition is $15,460 while average net price is $12,248—about 21% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What is the student body demographics at Latin American Bible Institute?
Latin American Bible Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 147 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Latin American Bible Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Latin American Bible Institute public or private?
Latin American Bible Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in La Puente, CA.
Is Latin American Bible Institute an HBCU?
No. Latin American Bible Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Latin American Bible Institute a tribal college?
No. Latin American Bible Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Latin American Bible Institute religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Latin American Bible Institute: Assemblies of God Church.
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.