Word of Life Bible Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Word of Life Bible Institute is a private trade and vocational school in Pottersville, New York, enrolling about 489 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,516 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $11,500. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,173 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,516 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 489 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.42%
- First-Generation Students: 23.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 687
- Room & Board: $10,800 annual estimate
Word of Life Bible Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Word of Life Bible Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Word of Life Bible Institute?
Word of Life Bible Institute is located in Pottersville, NY (ZIP 12860-0129).
Is Word of Life Bible Institute public or private?
Word of Life Bible Institute is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Word of Life Bible Institute cost?
Published tuition: $11,500.
Average net price after aid: $14,516.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,632 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,966 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,683 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,486 |
| $110,001+ | $17,626 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,000.
How big is Word of Life Bible Institute?
Total enrollment: 489 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 687 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Word of Life Bible Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 80.42%.
First-year retention: 81.8%.
What do graduates of Word of Life Bible Institute earn?
Median earnings: $29,575 six years after entry; $36,173 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
45.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Word of Life Bible Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Missions/Missionary Studies (411 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.42%; median earnings $36,173 at 10 years; net price $14,516. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Word of Life Bible Institute was $11,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,516
2024 Value
In 2024 Word of Life Bible Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,516.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,064 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,516 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$46,000 4-Year Tuition
$10,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,800 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$95,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Word of Life Bible Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.62% 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 Word of Life Bible Institute 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 Word of Life Bible Institute 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 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $8,242 |
| 2014 | $8,860 | $8,860 | $9,004 |
| 2015 | $9,290 | $9,290 | $9,670 |
| 2016 | $9,640 | $9,640 | $10,593 |
| 2017 | $10,300 | $10,300 | $10,869 |
| 2018 | $10,780 | $10,780 | $11,746 |
| 2019 | $11,314 | $11,314 | $10,709 |
| 2020 | $11,204 | $11,204 | $10,957 |
| 2021 | $11,204 | $11,204 | $11,602 |
| 2022 | $11,400 | $11,400 | $12,047 |
| 2023 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $11,981 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Word of Life Bible Institute reported total enrollment of about 489 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.4%). About 45.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Word of Life Bible Institute in 2024 is 489 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 687 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.8%
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 69.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
80.00% 100% Completion Time
80.42% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 80.00% of students graduating from Word of Life Bible Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Missions/Missionary Studies: 45% male / 55% 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 Word of Life Bible Institute.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$36,173 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
522.98% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Word of Life Bible Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Missions/Missionary Studies: 411 completions
Most popular programs at Word of Life Bible Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Word of Life Bible Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Word of Life Bible Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $165
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Word of Life Bible Institute is a private non-profit institution located in Pottersville, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Missions/Missionary Studies. Enrollment is approximately 489 students. Student body composition includes White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%), Non-Resident Alien (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.42%. Approximately 45.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Pottersville, NY 12860-0129
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.42% graduation rate, Word of Life Bible Institute demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Word of Life Bible Institute located?
Word of Life Bible Institute is located in Pottersville, NY.
How much does Word of Life Bible Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $11,500 and average net price is $14,516 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Word of Life Bible Institute?
Word of Life Bible Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 687 students, White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Word of Life Bible Institute?
About 23.0% of students at Word of Life Bible Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Word of Life Bible Institute earn?
Median earnings are $29,575 six years after entry and $36,173 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Word of Life Bible Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Word of Life Bible Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute public or private?
Word of Life Bible Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Pottersville, NY.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute an HBCU?
No. Word of Life Bible Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute a tribal college?
No. Word of Life Bible Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Word of Life Bible Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Word of Life Bible Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.4%).
Is Word of Life Bible Institute religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Word of Life Bible Institute: Interdenominational.
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
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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.