Emmaus Bible College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Emmaus Bible College is a private trade and vocational school in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling about 224 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 $13,186 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,800. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,631 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,186 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.79% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 224 89.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1161
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 250
- Applicants (IPEDS): 87
- Room & Board: $9,600 annual estimate
Emmaus Bible College: what the data shows
Common questions about Emmaus Bible College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Emmaus Bible College?
Emmaus Bible College is located in Dubuque, IA (ZIP 52001-3096).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Emmaus Bible College public or private?
Emmaus Bible College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Emmaus Bible College cost?
Published tuition: $20,800.
Average net price after aid: $13,186.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,199 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,179 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,844 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,741 |
| $110,001+ | $23,888 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,200.
How hard is it to get into Emmaus Bible College?
Admission rate: 59.79%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1161 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Emmaus Bible College?
Total enrollment: 224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 250 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College?
150%-time completion rate: 82.98%.
First-year retention: 82.9%.
What do graduates of Emmaus Bible College earn?
Median earnings: $34,653 six years after entry; $42,631 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,750.
43.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Emmaus Bible College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (92 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (10 completions)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (5 completions)
- Missions/Missionary Studies (4 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (3 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (3 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (2 completions)
- Computer Science (2 completions)
- Applied Mathematics, General (2 completions)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Emmaus Bible College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.79%; completion rate 82.98%; median earnings $42,631 at 10 years; net price $13,186. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Emmaus Bible College was $20,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,186
2024 Value
In 2024 Emmaus Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,186.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,186 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$83,200 4-Year Tuition
$9,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,000 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Emmaus Bible College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.90% 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 Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College 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 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $16,100 |
| 2014 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $16,640 |
| 2015 | $15,920 | $15,920 | $13,940 |
| 2016 | $16,580 | $16,580 | $12,755 |
| 2017 | $17,520 | $17,520 | $11,530 |
| 2018 | $18,400 | $18,400 | $15,728 |
| 2019 | $18,950 | $18,950 | $13,473 |
| 2020 | $19,250 | $19,250 | $13,820 |
| 2021 | $19,550 | $19,550 | $14,934 |
| 2022 | $19,800 | $19,800 | $12,899 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $12,904 |
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
59.79% Acceptance Rate
87 Total Applicants
85 Students Admitted
52 First-Time Students Enrolled
61.18% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1161
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
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
Emmaus Bible College reported total enrollment of about 224 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.9%), Two or More Races (8.0%), and Non-Resident Alien (5.8%). About 43.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Emmaus Bible College in 2024 is 224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 250 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.9%
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 71.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.59% 100% Completion Time
82.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.59% of students graduating from Emmaus Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 49% male / 51% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 80% male / 20% female
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 0% male / 100% 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 Emmaus Bible College.
Return on Investment
$15,750 Median Student Debt
$42,631 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
708.26% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Emmaus Bible College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 92 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 10 completions
3. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 5 completions
4. Missions/Missionary Studies: 4 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 3 completions
6. Counseling Psychology: 3 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 2 completions
8. Computer Science: 2 completions
9. Applied Mathematics, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Emmaus Bible College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Emmaus Bible College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Emmaus Bible College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,171
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,352
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Emmaus Bible College is a private non-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 224 students. Student body composition includes White (71.9%), Two or More Races (8.0%), Non-Resident Alien (5.8%). The admission rate is 59.79%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1161. The 150%-time completion rate is 82.98%. Approximately 43.15% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Dubuque, IA 52001-3096
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.98% graduation rate, Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College located?
Emmaus Bible College is located in Dubuque, IA.
What is Emmaus Bible College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Emmaus Bible College is 59.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 87 applicants and 85 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Emmaus Bible College cost?
Reported tuition is $20,800 and average net price is $13,186 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Emmaus Bible College?
Emmaus Bible College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 250 students, White (71.9%), Two or More Races (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Emmaus Bible College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Emmaus Bible College reports midpoint SAT about 1161 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Emmaus Bible College earn?
Median earnings are $34,653 six years after entry and $42,631 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 83.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Emmaus Bible College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,750.
Is Emmaus Bible College public or private?
Emmaus Bible College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dubuque, IA.
Is Emmaus Bible College an HBCU?
No. Emmaus Bible College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Emmaus Bible College a tribal college?
No. Emmaus Bible College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Emmaus Bible College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Emmaus Bible College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
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.