Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit smaller four-year college in Ankeny, IA, focused on bachelor’s-level study with a suburban campus setting, with about 405 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 67.5%, listed tuition around $20,270 and typical net price of $16,282 after grants, first-year retention of 76.6%, about 67.5% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $33,372 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

C

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
B

$16,282Average net price

Outcomes
C

67.5%Graduation rate

Career
F

$33,372Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
B

35.3%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Tuition (in-state)
$20,270
Tuition (out-of-state)
$20,270
Total cost of attendance
$32,722
Average net price
$16,282
Acceptance rate
67.5%
Total enrollment
405
Graduation rate
67.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$33,372

Key rankings for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Where Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#603 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,571 of 1,816

Earnings

#893 of 1,808

Retention

#482 of 1,850

Graduation

#97 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Ankeny, IA is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Large suburb
  • 405 undergraduates
Average net price$16,282
Acceptance rate67.5%
Pell Grant recipient share35.3%
Graduation rate67.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$33,372
First-year retention76.6%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$16,282
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$33,372

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
76.6%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
67.5%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
67.5%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
35.3%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$32,722
Listed tuition (in-state)$20,270
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$20,270
Room and board (on campus)$8,380
Average net price (after aid)$16,282

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

How Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Plains (region 4).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$16,282
State (IA)$22,531
Region$20,194
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$33,372
State (IA)$48,776
Region$46,267
National$45,225

Retention

This school76.6%
State (IA)75.7%
Region71.6%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school67.5%
State (IA)63.3%
Region54.0%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$12,971
State (IA)$23,474
Region$22,368
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (IA) Region Nation
Net price$16,282Below national median$22,531$20,194$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$33,372Below national median$48,776$46,267$45,225
Retention76.6%Above national median75.7%71.6%74.9%
Graduation67.5%Above national median63.3%54.0%54.4%
Acceptance rate67.5%Below national median80.1%79.0%77.0%
Pell share35.3%Above national median31.7%30.4%33.9%
Median debt$12,971Below national median$23,474$22,368$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Campus settingLarge suburb
Official websitehttps://faith.edu/
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Full-time faculty42.3%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,909
SAT midpointReading & Writing 580 · Math 520

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women54.1%
Men45.9%
Black or African American2.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.7%
White85.4%
Asian1.7%
Two or more races3.7%
International students3.2%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Common questions about Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary located?

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in Ankeny, IA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $20,270 for in-state students and $20,270 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $16,282. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 67.5% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 405. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

Median earnings six years after entry at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are roughly $33,372. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 67.5% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

Among similar schools nationwide, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#603 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,571 of 1,816); First-year retention (#893 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#482 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#97 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
FieldValue
InstitutionFaith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Official websitehttps://faith.edu/
City, stateAnkeny, IA
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment405
Listed tuition (in-state)$20,270
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$20,270
Listed tuition (generic)$20,270
Total cost of attendance$32,722
Room and board (on campus)$8,380
Average net price$16,282
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$33,372
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$34,619
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$40,650
Median loan debt$12,971
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention76.6%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)67.5%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate67.5%
SAT average1,109
ACT average24
Pell Grant share35.3%
Share with federal loans20.8%
Part-time enrollment share7.4%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio14
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,909
Full-time faculty share42.3%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, Math520
SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing580
Share of undergraduates, women54.1%
Share of undergraduates, men45.9%
Share of undergraduates, Black2.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic3.7%
Share of undergraduates, White85.4%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.7%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races3.7%
Share of undergraduates, international3.2%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

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