Emmaus Bible College

Private nonprofit certificate school in Dubuque, IA that costs an average of $9,580 a year after financial aid, admits 60% of applicants and graduates 67% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,580
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
67%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,618

Private nonprofitSmall city224 undergraduates

Cost of Emmaus Bible College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,828
Tuition and fees, in-state$21,350
Housing and food (on campus)$9,900
Books and supplies$600
Average net price after aid$9,580

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$7,266
$30,001–48,000$7,158
$48,001–75,000$8,100
$75,001–110,000$10,423
$110,001+$14,599

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Emmaus Bible College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate60%
Average SAT1,161
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)570–690
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)550–630
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate67%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,501
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,618
Rank in Iowa (earnings)5th of 26 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,000
Typical monthly loan payment$136 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants49%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at Emmaus Bible College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Applied Mathematics2——
Bible/Biblical Studies68——
Business Administration, Management and Operations9——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology10——
Computer and Information Sciences7——
Computer Science2——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1——
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology7——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries7——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language2——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies100——
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language5——

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Education1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———

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About Emmaus Bible College

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationDubuque, IA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates224
Student-to-faculty ratio8 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteemmaus.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Emmaus Bible College's acceptance rate?

Emmaus Bible College admits 60% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,161 on the SAT.

How much does Emmaus Bible College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,828 a year (tuition and fees: $21,350). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,580 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,266.

How much do Emmaus Bible College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,618 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 26 similar colleges in Iowa.

What is Emmaus Bible College's graduation rate?

67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.