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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Ankeny, IA · Suburb · 405 students
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$16,282
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$40,650
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the vibrant suburb of Ankeny, Iowa, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a premier Christian institution best known for its fundamental Baptist heritage and a unique curriculum where every undergraduate student graduates with a double major in Biblical Studies alongside their chosen professional field. The college's strongest and most sought-after programs include pastoral training, elementary education, local church ministries, and music, all designed to prepare students for immediate vocational careers or advanced seminary education. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, Christ-centered community defined by daily chapel services, Faith Eagles athletics, and hands-on Christian service requirements that integrate classroom learning with local church ministry. This intentional blend of rigorous biblical scholarship and practical, real-world ministry preparation offers a highly supportive environment for prospective students looking to align their future careers with their faith.


Wikipedia:Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private Christian college and seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, United States.

Location
Ankeny, IA, 50023-2152 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
121 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$20,270
Housing & food (on campus)$8,380
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$31,780
Average net price$16,282
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$20,270
Housing & food (on campus)$8,380
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$31,780
Average net price$16,282
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: faith.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$20,940
Fees$970
Housing$4,630
Food$4,860
Books & supplies$1,240
Personal expenses$2,758
Transportation$1,760
Total published by the school$31,780
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,121
$30–48k
$14,439
$48–75k
$16,036
$75–110k
$17,612
$110k+
$19,580
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
6%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
58% graduated · 17% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,372
10 yrs after entry$40,650
Debt
Median at graduation$12,971
Monthly payment$138
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$17.9k
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1109
R 500–610 · M 490–580
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 19–26 · E 19–27 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 990–1190
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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
35%
Family income
$48,044
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Varsity sports
NCCAA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,372
After 10 yrs
$40,650
Business Administration, Management and Operations9
Bible/Biblical Studies7
Theological and Ministerial Studies7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology2
Religious Education2
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$5,909/mo
Teaching spend
$6,214
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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