
Hobe Sound Bible College identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) as its institutional accreditor. Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; it should not be mistaken for separate approval of every program for professional licensing.
Accreditation can be relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and to how another college evaluates transfer credit, but neither aid eligibility nor acceptance of particular credits is automatic. Students considering teacher certification or another regulated profession should check the applicable state agency's requirements and the program's current approvals before enrolling.
Hobe Sound Bible College reports an open-admission policy for eligible applicants. Degree-seeking entrants should be prepared to document completion of high school or an equivalent credential, such as a GED, and complete the college's application process.
Open admission does not mean that every applicant can begin every program without further steps. Applicants should check the current admissions instructions for transcript submission, any religious or personal statements, testing rules, and requirements tied to a particular program. Returning adults, transfer applicants, and international applicants may have different documentation needs. An applicant should also confirm the intended entry term and submission deadline before arranging for official records.
The reported application fee for Hobe Sound Bible College is:
Applicants should verify the charge in the application they intend to submit and ask admissions about any applicable waiver before paying. An application fee is distinct from tuition, an enrollment deposit, and housing charges.
Students should not assume that Hobe Sound Bible College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. An ROTC option through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement and a schedule compatible with both schools.
Interested applicants should ask the college and the relevant ROTC host unit whether participation is currently permitted, how travel and course registration work, and whether credits apply to their degree. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and application rules, and some forms of participation carry a military service obligation.
Hobe Sound Bible College generally accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions and reports that transfer students may enter in the fall or spring. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a degree are separate decisions.
Applicants should arrange for official transcripts from every college attended and request an evaluation showing how completed courses would meet their intended program's requirements. The college also reports accepting CLEP general and subject examinations; students should confirm applicable scores, credit limits, and whether a course requirement can be satisfied by examination. A written evaluation is especially useful before a student gives up credits at another institution or commits to an enrollment date.
Students interested in international study should distinguish an overseas service experience from a credit-bearing study-abroad program. Participation in a trip, by itself, does not establish that it will satisfy a degree requirement.
Before making plans, students should ask the academic office whether a proposed program is approved for credit, who issues the transcript, which courses will apply to the degree, and how financial aid would be treated. Those questions are particularly important for students whose programs have tightly sequenced requirements.
Application fee
$25Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoPreferential admissions consideration text
applicants committed to Wesleyan-Armenian theological positionOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
NoOff-campus study
NoStudy 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, SpringData 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.