Hobe Sound Bible College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	220
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Hobe Sound, Florida, Hobe Sound Bible College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hobe Sound Bible College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hobe Sound Bible College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, 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 10-to-1, Hobe Sound Bible College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hobe Sound Bible College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Hobe Sound Bible College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hobe Sound Bible College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,698

Cost of attendance at Hobe Sound Bible College in 2022 for students from Florida.

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Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,698

Cost of attendance at Hobe Sound 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.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Hobe Sound Bible College received on average $6,349 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.

$6,349

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	15	71%	$5,869	$88,040
Other Federal Grant	15	71%	$6,116	$91,740
State Grant/Scholarships	2	10%	$1,099	$2,198
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	5	24%	$259	$1,295
Total Grant & Scholarships	15	71%	$6,349	$95,233

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound Bible College students is 35.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.4%.

35.7%

white 44.4% 8 students

Educational Offerings

Hobe Sound 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

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