C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

85/100 · earnings-weighted

Emmaus Bible College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Dubuque, Iowa 52001

🌐 https://www.emmaus.edu/

Emmaus Bible College — acceptance rate 98%, tuition $20,000

Emmaus Bible College campus, Dubuque, IA. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Ymmotrojam assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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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 (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 82%

Outcomes

82/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

54/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

33/100

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

197

Total Enrollment

82%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

98%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,631

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,653

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$15,750

Median debt at graduation

83%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,161

Average SAT

Median ACT

43.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). 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 Emmaus Bible College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $210,778
Avg rent near campus: $1,048/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52002 (3.9% cap, Dubuque)

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🏆 Where Emmaus Bible College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Bible/Biblical Studies

of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$20,000	$20,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$31,500	$31,500

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

33%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Bible/Biblical Studies 92 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 10 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5 grads/yr Missions/Missionary Studies 4 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 3 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 2 grads/yr Applied Mathematics, General 2 grads/yr Computer Science 2 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

197

Total Students

54%

Women

84%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%

Hispanic 5%

Black 4%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 83%

Hybrid (Some Online) 7%

Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%

25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Emmaus Bible College?

Emmaus Bible College has an acceptance rate of 98%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Emmaus Bible College?

Tuition at Emmaus Bible College is $20,000 for in-state students and $20,000 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College?

The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Emmaus Bible College a good school?

Emmaus Bible College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Emmaus Bible College?

Emmaus Bible College has a total enrollment of 197 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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