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.
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 maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Hobe Sound Bible College offers classes to 135 students (121 full-time equivalent).
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.
Hobe Sound Bible College
11298 SE Gomez
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-1065
General Phone: (772) 546-5534
http://www.hsbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, bible studies |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, history teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Hobe Sound Bible College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 15 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Hobe Sound Bible College had a total enrollment of 135 students (121 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 30% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Iowa | 10% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Hobe Sound Bible College offers campus housing for 77 of its 121 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
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The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $14,700 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hobe Sound Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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