C+

Above Average

Score: 61/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

32/100 · earnings-weighted

Hobe Sound Bible College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Hobe Sound, Florida 33455

🌐 https://hsbc.edu/

Hobe Sound Bible College — tuition $7,200

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 61%

Outcomes

72/100

Affordability

68/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

B+

77/100

Prestige

25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

156

Total Enrollment

61%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hobe Sound Bible College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,863

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$25,150

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

50%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

50.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Hobe Sound Bible College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $525,686
Avg rent near campus: $2,492/mo — vs ~$355/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 34994 (7.3% cap, Stuart)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,200	$7,200
Room	$3,198
Board	$4,698
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$20,464	$20,464

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

81%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 4 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 3 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 3 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 1 grads/yr General Studies 1 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 grads/yr History Teacher Education 1 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 1 grads/yr English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 1 grads/yr Music, Other 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hobe Sound Bible College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Counselors, all other

$50k/yr 69,100 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$63k/yr 633,700 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

$61k/yr 117,200 jobs

Student Demographics

156

Total Students

49%

Women

52%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Hispanic 8%

Black 6%

Two or More 6%

Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%

Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%

25-64 (Adult) 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hobe Sound Bible College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Hobe Sound Bible College?

Tuition at Hobe Sound Bible College is $7,200 for in-state students and $7,200 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Hobe Sound Bible College?

The graduation rate at Hobe Sound Bible College is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Hobe Sound Bible College a good school?

Hobe Sound Bible College has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Hobe Sound Bible College?

Hobe Sound Bible College has a total enrollment of 156 students.

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