Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Ellendale, ND 58436-7105
About Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private research university in Ellendale, North Dakota, enrolling about 141 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 25.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,604 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Trinity Bible College and Graduate School charges 33% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($19,700).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 45.95%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,604.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 360% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | $19,700 | $19,359 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| North Dakota (state median) | $7,054 | $11,358 | 20 |
| 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.
Average net price is 2% below published tuition at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Key findings
- Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's average net price ($19,359) is 2% below published tuition ($19,700).
- Trinity Bible College and Graduate School charges 33% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($19,700).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is about 2.8×.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $19,700
Finding Trinity Bible College and Graduate School charges 33% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $19,700. That is 33% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the North Dakota median ($7,054), sticker tuition is about 2.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 66% 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is $19,359.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,359 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,000 above the North Dakota median net price.
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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 2% lower after grants and scholarships.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School—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
$19,700
Avg. net price
$19,359
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,123 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,825 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,755 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,294 |
| $110,001+ | $23,003 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $78,800. 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies24
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other24
- Business Administration and Management, General8
- Missions/Missionary Studies5
- Elementary Education and Teaching2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Highly selective — fewer than 3 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 69% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1120
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Campus
Location
Ellendale, ND
City / state
- ZIP
- 58436-7105
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
141
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 177
- Graduate
- 115
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$22,531
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 61.81%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School 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 | $13,900 | $13,900 | $17,170 |
| 2014 | $14,620 | $14,620 | $16,261 |
| 2015 | $15,506 | $15,506 | $20,488 |
| 2016 | $15,912 | $15,912 | $20,329 |
| 2017 | $16,140 | $16,140 | $21,023 |
| 2018 | $16,320 | $16,320 | $17,477 |
| 2019 | $17,006 | $17,006 | $19,978 |
| 2020 | $17,340 | $17,340 | $18,817 |
| 2021 | $17,686 | $17,686 | $19,769 |
| 2022 | $18,216 | $18,216 | $17,775 |
| 2023 | $18,762 | $18,762 | $20,396 |
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 highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1120 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.25
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School reported total enrollment of about 141 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%), and Two or More Races (6.4%). About 61.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in 2024 is 141 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 177 students. Graduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.9%
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
38.71% 100% Completion Time
45.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.71% of students graduating from Trinity Bible College and Graduate School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 46% male / 54% female
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 54% male / 46% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% 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.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School graduates earn a median of $35,604 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $35,604. Median federal loan debt: $22,531. Average net price used in cost models: $19,359.
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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School graduates report median earnings of $35,604 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 9 programs by IPEDS completions (10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- North Dakota median 0.10× the median ($13.6M)
- Plains median 0.06× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.05× the median ($26.4M)
- North Dakota median 0.39× the median ($15,879)
- Plains median 0.41× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.51× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- North Dakota median 12.2 pp above median (87.8%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,047
- North Dakota median 0.70× the median ($7,206)
- Plains median 0.70× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.66× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,323
- North Dakota median near the median ($9,323)
- Plains median 1.1× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.3× 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.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School at a glance
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private non-profit institution in Ellendale, ND, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesTheological and Ministerial Studies, OtherBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.2%Hispanic or Latino9.9%Two or More Races6.4%
Schools near Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Other campuses in Ellendale, ND when available, plus nearby institutions in North Dakota.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within North Dakota, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School located?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is located in Ellendale, ND.
What is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is 25.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 185 applicants and 67 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's tuition?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $19,700 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,359 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Trinity Bible College and Graduate School cost?
Reported tuition is $19,700 and average net price is $19,359 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,088 annually.
Why is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, published tuition is $19,700 while average net price is $19,359—about 2% 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 explains Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,359), completion (46.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($35,604). 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 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 177 students, White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
About 31.9% of students at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School reports midpoint SAT about 1120.
What do graduates of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School earn?
Median earnings are $29,234 six years after entry and $35,604 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trinity Bible College and Graduate School students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,531.
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.