School Overview
Hobe Sound Bible College is a Christian college located in Hobe Sound, Florida that was founded in 1960. The college participates in the “holiness movement”, a conservative movement that emphasizes evangelical Christianity as a central doctrine. Hobe offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in several disciplines including teacher education, music education, missions, ministry studies and Christian studies. The college is fully accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), a nationally accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education and U.S. Department of Education.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 1065 Hobe Sound, FL 33475 (772) 546-5534 (800) 881-5534 Fax: (772) 545-1422 [email protected] Contact: Judy Fay Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 1065 Hobe Sound, FL 33475 (772) 546-5534 www.hsbc.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 160 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,690 | $4,710 | $4,940 | $5,100 | +3.24% |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,400 | $4,680 | $4,840 | +3.42% |
| Other | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,400 | $4,680 | $4,840 | +3.42% |
| Other | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $11,790 | $12,210 | $12,720 | $13,040 | +2.52% |
| In-state Off Campus | $11,790 | $12,210 | $12,720 | $13,040 | +2.52% |
| In-state with Family | $5,190 | $5,210 | $5,440 | $5,600 | +2.94% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 20 | 91% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 20 | 91% | $89,213 | $4,461 |
| • Federal grants | 15 | 68% | $69,034 | $4,602 |
| • Pell grants | 15 | 68% | $52,769 | $3,518 |
| • Other Federal grants | 9 | 41% | $16,265 | $1,807 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 1 | 5% | $1,916 | $1,916 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 11 | 50% | $18,263 | $1,660 |
| Student loans | 12 | 55% | $44,417 | $3,701 |
| • Federal student loans | 12 | 55% | $44,417 | $3,701 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 15 | – | – | 7 | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Accounting | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Education | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Bible/biblical Studies | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General Performance B Business, Management, & Marketing Administrative/Secretarial Services A Education Elementary Education B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies A,B,C |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Hobe Sound Bible College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (772) 546-5534 |
| Website: | www.hsbc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.hsbc.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 11298 SE Gomez Ave, Hobe Sound, FL 33455-1065 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 177 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 22% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 62 (35% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,940 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,940 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 79% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $3,473 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Hobe Sound Bible College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hobe Sound Bible College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 10 | 13 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hobe Sound Bible College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $6,940 |
| Out-of-state | $6,940 |
| Books and supplies | $500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,800 |
| Out-of-state | $7,800 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 23 | 79% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 23 | 79% | $3,473 |
| Student loan aid | 4 | 14% | $4,269 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 152 | 69% | $4,202 |
| Federal student loans | 30 | 14% | $4,528 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hobe Sound Bible College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hobe Sound Bible College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hobe Sound Bible College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 177 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 165 |
| Graduate enrollment | 12 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hobe Sound Bible College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation
Specialized institution accreditations:
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