
Heritage Bible College identifies the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, commonly called TRACS, as its institutional accreditor. Applicants should confirm the college's current standing in the accreditor's directory before enrolling.
Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; it is different from accreditation or approval for a particular professional program. Accreditation can affect eligibility for federal aid and how another institution evaluates coursework, but it does not guarantee that credits will transfer. Students considering a licensed profession should separately check that profession's education and licensing requirements in the state where they intend to work.
Heritage Bible College reports an open-admission policy and requires an entering degree-seeking student to have completed high school or an equivalent credential, such as a GED. Open admission does not remove the need to document eligibility or meet the requirements of a specific program.
Applicants should use the college's current admissions instructions to determine which application, official transcripts, and supporting materials apply to them. Students with prior college work should follow the transfer process rather than assume first-year requirements apply. The college accepts dual credit, but applicants should obtain a review of how those courses would count toward their chosen credential.
Applicants should check the current admissions application for Heritage Bible College's fee before submitting it. An application charge, if assessed, is separate from tuition, mandatory student fees, and any deposit due after admission.
Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before paying or submitting a nonrefundable application. Transfer and graduate applicants should check the instructions for their own application category.
Students interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC should verify whether Heritage Bible College has a current cross-enrollment arrangement before treating ROTC as an enrollment option. Participation at a nearby host university, if permitted, would be different from having an ROTC unit on the Dunn campus.
ROTC eligibility, scheduling, scholarships, and eventual service obligations are administered through the relevant military branch and host program. A prospective participant should obtain confirmation from both the host unit and Heritage Bible College about enrollment and how any ROTC coursework would fit a degree plan.
Heritage Bible College generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and permits transfer enrollment in fall, spring, and summer. Acceptance to the college and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should arrange official transcripts and request a written, program-specific credit evaluation. The college also reports accepting CLEP subject examinations, but students should confirm applicable scores, course equivalencies, and any limits before paying for an exam. A useful evaluation identifies both the credits awarded and the requirements still needed to finish the intended credential.
A student considering international study should arrange academic approval with Heritage Bible College before committing to an outside program. Overseas coursework earns progress toward a credential only if the college agrees to accept it for the student's degree requirements.
Approval should address course equivalencies, transcript arrangements, scheduling, and whether any financial aid can be used. Short-term travel connected to a church or ministry should not be assumed to carry academic credit.
Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
NoOff-campus study
YesStudy abroad
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.