Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Acceptance Rate
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,359 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 25.75% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 141 79.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.95%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- First-Generation Students: 31.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 177
- Applicants (IPEDS): 185
- Room & Board: $8,088 annual estimate
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School: what the data shows
Common questions about Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is located in Ellendale, ND (ZIP 58436-7105).
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School public or private?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Trinity Bible College and Graduate School cost?
Published tuition: $19,700.
Average net price after aid: $19,359.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
Admission rate: 25.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
Total enrollment: 141 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 177 students.
Graduate enrollment: 115 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?
150%-time completion rate: 45.95%.
First-year retention: 62.9%.
What do graduates of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School earn?
Median earnings: $29,234 six years after entry; $35,604 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,531.
61.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (24 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (24 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (5 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (2 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (2 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (2 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (1 completions)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 25.75%; completion rate 45.95%; median earnings $35,604 at 10 years; net price $19,359. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School was $19,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,359
2024 Value
In 2024 Trinity Bible College and Graduate School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,359.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$77,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,359 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$78,800 4-Year Tuition
$8,088 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,788 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$115,152 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25.75% Acceptance Rate
185 Total Applicants
67 Students Admitted
46 First-Time Students Enrolled
68.66% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.25
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Return on Investment
$22,531 Median Student Debt
$35,604 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
63.28% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
359.79% Return on Investment
6.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 24 completions
2. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 24 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
4. Missions/Missionary Studies: 5 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 2 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 2 completions
7. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 2 completions
8. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 1 completions
9. International Business/Trade/Commerce: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trinity Bible College and Graduate School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,047
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,323
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private non-profit institution located in Ellendale, ND, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 141 students. Student body composition includes White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%), Two or More Races (6.4%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 25.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 45.95%. Approximately 61.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Ellendale, ND 58436-7105
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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.
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.
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.
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School public or private?
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private nonprofit institution located in Ellendale, ND.
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School an HBCU?
No. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School a tribal college?
No. Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.