Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Small city

60%Acceptance rate
$13,186Average net price / year
83%Graduation rate
$42,631Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$15,750Median debt at graduation
224Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$20,800
Total cost of attendance
$30,971
Room & board
$9,600
Books & supplies
$600
Average net price
$13,186

Net price by family income

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

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59.8%
Average SAT
1161
SAT reading (25–75%)
570–690
SAT math (25–75%)
550–630
ACT composite (25–75%)
21–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
83%
First-year retention
83%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$34,653
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,631
Median debt (graduates)
$15,750
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
43%
Students with federal loans
27%

Students

Undergraduates
224
Part-time
10%
Women / men
47% / 53%
White
72%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
International
6%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Avg faculty salary
$46,539 / year
Full-time faculty
64%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.emmaus.edu
Also known as
Emmaus University

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 11% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 1% of degrees
  • Theology – 75% of degrees
  • Psychology – 3% of degrees
  • Business & Management – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Emmaus Bible College?

59.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1161 on the SAT.

How much does Emmaus Bible College cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,186 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $20,800 and the full cost of attendance is $30,971.

How much do Emmaus Bible College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,631 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

83% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.