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Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, Iowa·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Plains·emmaus.edu
6-yr Graduation
83%
+19.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
234
peer median 900
Avg net price
$13,186
-$8.1k vs Baccalaureate
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

IPEDS
Applied
194
194 candidates competed
Admitted
116
59.8% acceptance rate
Enrolled
74
63.8% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
83%+19.0pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
44%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
56%
Full-time retention
83%

Pell equity

13.9pp gap
Pell recipients
75%15 of 20
Non-Pell (all)
89%24 of 27
Subsidized loan, no Pell
71%5 of 7
No Federal Aid
95%19 of 20

Non-Pell students graduate at a 13.9-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 15 Title IV programs, 0 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 15 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
15
Passing
0
0.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

15programs
  • Passing0 · 0.0%
  • No Data15 · 100.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
0
No data
15

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 2006Next review Aug 2029
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation

Accredited since 1986Next review Feb 2027

Action history · 6

  1. Jun 2024Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  2. Jan 2023Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission
  3. Feb 2021Approved for Distance Education
    Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
  4. Jun 2019Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed
    Higher Learning Commission
  5. Jun 2017Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    Higher Learning Commission

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$11,199
$30–48k$10,179
$48–75k$10,844
$75–110k$11,741
$110k+$23,888

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$13,186
-$8,140vs Baccalaureate median $21,326
Federal loans
26.9%
In-state tuition
$20,800
Out-of-state
$20,800

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 121 students received $751K in Pell grants, alongside $436K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
121
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$751K
$750,804 total
Direct Loans
$436K
107 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$213K
51 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$165K
49 loan awards
Parent PLUS$57K
7 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 51 borrowers who entered repayment, 2 (3.9%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
3.9%
+1.6pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
51
Defaulted
2
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
6.5%
2017
3.7%
2018
4.2%
2019
3.9%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Emmaus Bible College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs16
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

79 total completions
01Theology
5063.3%
02Education
1316.5%
03Computer Sciences
67.6%
04Business
56.3%
05Psychology
45.1%
06Mathematics
11.3%
07Liberal Arts
00.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
234
12-mo unduplicated
250
Undergraduate
250
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
50%124
Women
50%126

Race / ethnicity composition

White
71.9%
Two or more
8.0%
Non-resident
5.8%
Hispanic
4.9%
Unknown
3.6%
Black
2.2%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
64
38 M · 26 W
Women athletes
40.6%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$417K
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$11K
$8K
Head-coach salaries
$14K
$7K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 4

Basketball
14 M · 7 W
$110K
Soccer
18 M · —
$59K
Cross Country
6 M · 8 W
$24K
Volleyball
— · 12 W
$42K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 197 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    8.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    19

    Emmaus Bible College vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Emmaus Bible College selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectEmmaus Bible College
    		83%—234$13,186Baccalaureate
    Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
    		65%67.5%611$16,282Baccalaureate
    Barclay College
    		3%51.0%219$29,290Baccalaureate
    Simpson College
    		63%86.2%1,251$21,936Baccalaureate
    Loras College
    		68%99.9%1,189$20,716Baccalaureate
    William Penn University
    		33%51.9%1,425$22,601Baccalaureate
    Peer group median64%67.5%900$21,326

    Institutions like Emmaus Bible College

    Explore the federal data for institutions in Emmaus Bible College's comparison group.

    IPEDS

    Emmaus Bible College Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Institutional Effectiveness
    Phone
    (563) 588-8000
    Address
    2570 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 52001

    Emmaus University is committed to achieving its mission and vision for God’s glory. Evaluation of institutional programs and services plays a critical role in mission achievement now and in the future.

    Visit IR office page

    Common Data Set

    Emmaus Bible College's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

    Acceptance rate
    99.1%
    Accessible
    Yield
    45.7%
    of admitted students enroll
    Total enrollment
    193
    193 UG · 0 grad
    6-yr graduation rate
    42%
    First-year retention
    57%
    Student–faculty ratio
    7 to 1
    Est. net price (aided)
    $13,988
    after avg need-based grant
    01

    Selectivity & Admissions

    Admissions funnel

    C1
    Applied
    106
    Admitted
    105
    Enrolled
    48

    106 applied → 105 admitted (99.1%) → 48 enrolled.

    Selectivity

    C1
    Acceptance rate
    99.1%

    Accessible — 99.1% acceptance rate.

    Admit rate by gender

    C1
    men97.6%
    women100.0%

    Admit rate varies by gender.

    High-school class rank

    C10
    top tenth23%
    top quarter41%
    top half68%
    bottom half32%
    bottom quarter9%

    Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.

    What matters in admission

    C7
    Not Considered19
    Rigor of secondary school recordClass rankAcademic GPAStandardized test scoresApplication EssayRecommendation(s)InterviewExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityCharacter/personal qualitiesFirst generationAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residencyReligious affiliation/commitmentRacial/ethnic statusVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest

    Relative importance of each admission factor.

    02

    Affordability & Value

    Cost of attendance

    G
    Total$29,750
    Tuition
    $19,80067%
    Room & board
    $9,05030%
    Books
    $4001%
    Other
    $5002%

    Total sticker cost of attendance is $29,750 (2022-2023).

    Sticker vs. net price

    G+H
    Sticker COA
    $29,750
    Net (aided)
    $13,988
    Avg need grant
    $15,762

    Sticker $29,750 → about $13,988 net for aided students after the average need-based grant ($15,762); 70% of demonstrated need is met.

    Where grant aid comes from

    H1
    institutional58.9%
    federal23.4%
    state11.2%
    external6.5%

    0% of need-based grant dollars come from the institution itself.

    Graduate debt

    H4/H5
    Grads with debt
    45%
    Avg debt
    $18,992

    45% of graduates borrowed; those who did owed $18,992 on average.

    03

    Outcomes & Equity

    Graduation & retention

    B
    6-yr grad rate
    42%
    Retention
    57%

    6-year graduation rate 42%; first-year retention 57%.

    Equity: Pell graduation gap

    B4
    All students42%
    Pell recipients40%

    Pell-grant recipients graduate 2 pts below the overall rate (40% vs 42%).

    04

    Academic Experience

    Class-size distribution

    I3
    2-9 students64
    10-19 students19
    20-29 students1
    30-39 students3
    40-49 students1
    50-99 students2
    100+ students0

    92% of classes have under 20 students; 2% have 50+.

    Faculty profile

    I
    Student–faculty ratio
    7 to 1
    Faculty with terminal degree
    22%
    Women faculty
    25%

    Key faculty indicators.

    05

    Student Body & Diversity

    Undergraduate race/ethnicity

    B2
    White75.0%
    Black or African American6.3%
    Two or more races5.1%
    Hispanic/Latino4.5%
    Nonresident aliens4.0%
    Asian2.3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1.7%
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown1.1%

    Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

    International students

    B2
    International UG
    7
    Share
    4%

    4% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).

    06

    Transfer Path

    Transfer admissions

    D1
    Applied
    36
    Admitted
    36
    Enrolled
    19

    36 transfer applicants → 36 admitted (100.0%) → 19 enrolled

    Source publications

    Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Bible College

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Emmaus Bible College.

    What is the graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College?

    Emmaus Bible College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 83% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Emmaus Bible College?

    Emmaus Bible College reports a total enrollment of 234 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Emmaus Bible College?

    The average net price at Emmaus Bible College is $13,186 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    What is the yield rate at Emmaus Bible College?

    Emmaus Bible College's yield rate is 63.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

    Where is Emmaus Bible College located?

    Emmaus Bible College is located in Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3096.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Emmaus Bible College?

    Emmaus Bible College's IR work is done by the Institutional Effectiveness.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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