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Emmaus Bible College
About 60 in 100 applicants get into Emmaus Bible College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Emmaus Bible College sits in Dubuque proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Plymouth Brethren affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $62,052 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 224 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 910 and 1060 — below the IA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Emmaus Bible College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 910–1060 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Emmaus Bible College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 510 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 530 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Emmaus Bible College received 87 applications and admitted 85 (97.7%), with 52 enrolling.
How Emmaus Bible College compares
| Emmaus Bible College | Iowa median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.8% | 80.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $20,800 | $36,684 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,631 | $55,396 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Emmaus Bible College's median earnings are $42,631 — below the Iowa benchmark of $55,396. Weigh that against the $20,800 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Emmaus Bible College lists tuition at $20,800 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Emmaus Bible College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $20,800 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 224 undergraduates, Emmaus Bible College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
83% of Emmaus Bible College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 28.1 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $20,800 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Emmaus Bible College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 910–1060 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 59.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Emmaus Bible College's acceptance rate?
97.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 85 admitted from 87 applicants.
How much does Emmaus Bible College cost?
At Emmaus Bible College, published tuition is $20,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Emmaus Bible College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Emmaus Bible College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,631 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Iowa
- William Penn University — 51.9% admitted
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary — 67.5% admitted
- University of Dubuque — 88.6% admitted
- Drake University — 63.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.