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Emmaus Bible College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 268
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 99%
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Dubuque, Iowa, Emmaus Bible College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Emmaus Bible College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Emmaus Bible College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Emmaus Bible College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Emmaus Bible College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Emmaus Bible College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,550

Cost of attendance at Emmaus Bible College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,550

Cost of attendance at Emmaus Bible College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Emmaus Bible College received on average $17,617 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,617
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 53% $5,412 $124,485
Other Federal Grant 35 81% $7,357 $257,500
State Grant/Scholarships 5 12% $6,646 $33,232
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 43 100% $10,856 $466,799
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 100% $17,617 $757,531

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Emmaus Bible College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Emmaus Bible College students is 74.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.6%.

74.6%

  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 79.6% 35 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Emmaus Bible College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Emmaus Bible College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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