Students attend Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota, a quiet rural area. The school is proud of its Assemblies of God Church status. Trinity Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Trinity Bible College is known for its programs in music and religion and philosophy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Trinity Bible College only let in 38% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 240. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 260 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 306 students at Trinity Bible College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Trinity Bible College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Trinity Bible College is a biblically based Pentecostal institution of higher education providing a Christ-centered environment for academic and spiritual preparation of men and women for ministry in church vocations and for service in other professions."
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity Bible College
50 Sixth Avenue South
Ellendale, ND 58436-7150
General Phone: (888) 822-2329
Admissions Phone: (701) 349-3621
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 349-5787
http://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu
Trinity Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 40 | bible studies, pre-ministerial studies, missionary studies |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | general studies |
| Music | 3 | music performance |
| Business And Management | 3 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 44 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 4 |
In 2005, Trinity Bible College had a total enrollment of 306 students (280 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 29% |
| Montana | 11% |
| Nebraska | 10% |
| South Dakota | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Trinity Bible College offers campus housing for 258 of its 280 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ellendale, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 169 | 64 | 38% | 64 | 100% |
| Men | 82 | 30 | 37% | 30 | 100% |
| Women | 87 | 34 | 39% | 34 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 240 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 260 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 349-3621
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,114 |
| Room and board | $ 4,370 |
| Room charge | $ 2,070 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,756 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1205900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 349-5787
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $34,305 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $30,554 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $32,304 | 5 | $30,593 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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