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Hobe Sound Bible College

Overview of Hobe Sound Bible College

Hobe Sound Bible College is located in a large suburb, in Hobe Sound, FL. The school is officially a Wesleyan school. Hobe Sound Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from Hobe Sound Bible College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study education and teaching.

Hobe Sound Bible College Selectivity

Hobe Sound Bible College maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

Hobe Sound Bible College offers classes to 135 students (121 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Hobe Sound Bible College is to provide a Christ-centered, Bible-based education in the Wesleyan tradition. We are committed to preparing servant-leaders who think Biblically, live Spirit-filled lives, fulfill the great commission and glorify God in all they do."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hobe Sound Bible College

Hobe Sound Bible College
11298 SE Gomez
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-1065
General Phone: (772) 546-5534
http://www.hsbc.edu

Hobe Sound Bible College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy7theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, bible studies
Education and Teaching6elementary school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, history teaching
Liberal Arts2liberal arts and humanities, general studies
Business and Management2accounting
Office and Administration1administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Hobe Sound Bible College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree159
Associate's degree34
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Hobe Sound Bible College had a total enrollment of 135 students (121 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
(Foreign Students)8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1821%
18-1929%
20-2122%
22-2410%
25-2914%
35-391%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida30%
Pennsylvania10%
Iowa10%
Alabama7%
Tennessee7%
Colorado7%
Kansas3%
New Mexico3%
Washington3%
Louisiana3%
Virginia3%
Arizona3%
North Carolina3%
Arkansas3%

Hobe Sound Bible College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time71 %
Part-Time100 %

Hobe Sound Bible College Room and Board (2007)

Hobe Sound Bible College offers campus housing for 77 of its 121 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Hobe Sound Bible College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,450
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,450
Room and board$ 4,400
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 2,600

Financial Aid:
Hobe Sound Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2188900)

Hobe Sound Bible College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
Associate professoracademic year2*1*
Assistant professoracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year4$14,7002*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hobe Sound Bible College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

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Hobe Sound Bible College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hobe Sound Bible College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Hobe Sound Bible College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Hobe Sound Bible College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hobe Sound Bible College % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Hobe Sound Bible College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Hobe Sound Bible College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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