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Hobe Sound Bible College

#2070 in US ranking Hobe Sound, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,528
Tuition & fees
$8,725
Avg. aid
$7,311
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%

What is the accreditation of Hobe Sound Bible College?

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.

What are the admission requirements at Hobe Sound Bible College?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at Hobe Sound Bible College?

The reported application fee for Hobe Sound Bible College is:

  • Standard application fee: $25.

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Hobe Sound Bible College?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Hobe Sound Bible College?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Hobe Sound Bible College?

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.

How to Apply to Hobe Sound Bible College

Application fee

$25

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Hobe Sound Bible College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 5
Out-of-state: 17

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 23
Transfer: 3

Hobe Sound Bible College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Preferential admissions consideration text

applicants committed to Wesleyan-Armenian theological position

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

No

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Hobe Sound Bible College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data 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.