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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 287
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Ellendale, North Dakota, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Dakota is 69%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,686

Cost of attendance at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $7,345
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,686

Cost of attendance at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $9,639
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School received on average $10,325 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,325
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 55% $4,494 $71,897
Other Federal Grant 16 55% $5,144 $82,297
State Grant/Scholarships 8 28% $2,494 $19,950
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 29 100% $6,799 $197,168
Total Grant & Scholarships 29 100% $10,325 $299,415

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School students is 39.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.6%.

39.6%

  • white 56.7% 17 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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