School Overview
Emmaus Bible College is located on the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, right between Chicago and Des Moines. The school is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, and integrates the teachings of the Bible (specifically the New Testament) with its general and vocational studies programs. Through its Correspondence School division, Emmaus also offers courses in 125 languages in over 105 countries. The college has a sister school, Emmaus Bible College based in Australia.
There are around 300 full- and part-time students enrolled at Emmaus Bible College. The school is affiliated with the Plymouth Brethren, a non-denominational society of similar evangelical churches. About half of the students at Emmaus belong to the Plymouth Brethren, with the other half coming from various evangelical backgrounds. Along with associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, Emmaus offers certificates in ministerial and Biblical fields.
Emmaus offers men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball at the intercollegiate level.
General Information
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Admission Office 2570 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 588-8000 Fax: (563) 588-1216 [email protected] Contact: Steven Witter Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2570 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 588-8000 www.emmaus.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 242 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 64 Degree-seeking undergrads: 238 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 91% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education 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.
Emmaus Bible College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (563) 588-8000 |
| Website: | www.emmaus.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001-3096 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 256 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 250 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,580 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,580 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,770 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Emmaus Bible College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Emmaus Bible College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 4 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 1 | 6 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Emmaus Bible College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Emmaus 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 | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $16,580 |
| Out-of-state | $16,580 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 58 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 58 | 98% | $11,770 |
| Student loan aid | 22 | 37% | $5,930 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 236 | 96% | $11,688 |
| Federal student loans | 101 | 41% | $6,927 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Emmaus 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 Emmaus Bible College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 432 | 139 | 293 | Percent admitted | 100% | 39% | 34% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 20% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Emmaus Bible College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 256 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 256 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
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
Emmaus Bible College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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