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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, ND · Rural · 141 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education
About

Affiliated with the Assemblies of God, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, North Dakota, is best known for its dedication to Pentecostal ministry training, offering premier academic programs in Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies (Missions), and Marketplace Ministry. The campus culture is deeply spiritual and close-knit, fostering a supportive, family-like environment centered around daily chapel services, personal discipleship, and active participation in NAIA athletics. What truly sets Trinity apart is its distinctive "Pack Your Bags" initiative, which integrates a fully funded, cross-cultural ministry trip into the sophomore curriculum, ensuring every undergraduate student gains hands-on global experience before graduation.


Wikipedia: Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (TBCGS) is a private bible college and graduate school in Ellendale, North Dakota. It is affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA.

Location
Ellendale, ND, 58436-7105 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
268 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$31,544
Avg net price
$19,359
Room & board
$8,088
Tuition
$19,700
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,123
$30–48k
$19,825
$48–75k
$16,755
$75–110k
$22,294
$110k+
$23,003
Admissions
Admit rate
26%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
4-yr on-time completion
39%
1st-yr retention
63%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
32%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,234
Median earnings (10yr)
$35,604
Median debt
$22,531
Monthly loan payment
$239
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$25,731
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,500
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
62%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$36,727
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$29,234
10 years after entry
$35,604
Bible/Biblical Studies28
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology4
Theological and Ministerial Studies4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness2
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
International Business2
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Associates (Mixed)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,047/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,323
Federal loan rate
63%

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