Latin American Bible Institute

What is the accreditation of Latin American Bible Institute?

Latin American Bible Institute identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) as its institutional accrediting body. ABHE is a faith-based higher-education accreditor; institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole, rather than certifying that every individual degree meets a separate professional licensing standard.

Applicants should confirm the institution's current name and standing in ABHE's institution directory before committing to a program. Accreditation is relevant to quality oversight and can affect federal aid eligibility, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept transferred credits. Students considering psychology, teaching, counseling, or another occupation with licensing requirements should separately check whether the specific degree meets the rules of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Latin American Bible Institute?

Latin American Bible Institute does not report an open-admission policy. In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, it identified secondary-school GPA and recommendations as required, while SAT and ACT scores were neither required nor recommended.

The same reporting did not identify class rank, completion of a college-preparatory curriculum, or a separate competency test as required. Applicants should follow the current application instructions for the form, recommendation format, academic records, and any program-specific materials; a standardized-test policy does not remove the need to establish academic eligibility. Applicants with education completed outside the United States should ask how their credentials are evaluated and whether a particular program has language requirements.

The reported first-year admission rate was about 55%, based on 12 offers of admission among 22 applicants. With a pool that small, a change of only a few decisions can noticeably move the percentage. It is a description of one admissions cycle, not a reliable prediction of an individual applicant's chances.

What are the application fees and waivers at Latin American Bible Institute?

Applicants should check Latin American Bible Institute's current application instructions for the charge attached to their application type before submitting a form. An application fee, if charged, is distinct from a later enrollment deposit, tuition payment, or housing charge.

Someone for whom a fee would be a hardship should ask admissions about waiver eligibility and the request procedure before paying. Transfer, international, and returning applicants should also check whether the instructions and payment steps differ from those for first-time students.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Latin American Bible Institute?

Prospective students should not assume that Latin American Bible Institute operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its La Puente campus. Anyone interested in officer training should ask both the institute and a potential host university whether cross-enrollment is permitted and whether the proposed LABI degree satisfies that host program's rules.

ROTC participation, an ROTC scholarship, and a military service obligation are separate matters. The applicable branch and host unit determine eligibility, available scholarships, required training, and any commitment incurred by accepting benefits.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Latin American Bible Institute?

Latin American Bible Institute enrolls transfer students: its 2024-25 reporting counted 13 transfer-in, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. Admission as a transfer applicant and acceptance of particular past courses are separate decisions.

A useful first step is to request an evaluation using official transcripts from every college attended. Applicants should ask which courses satisfy general education, biblical studies, major, or elective requirements; whether a minimum grade applies; and how many credits must be completed at Latin American Bible Institute. This is especially consequential for ministry courses whose titles resemble, but may not match, another institution's requirements.

Students should obtain the resulting degree plan in writing before relying on a projected graduation date or cost. The current admissions instructions should establish application deadlines and any additional records required from applicants who have completed relatively little college coursework.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Latin American Bible Institute?

Students interested in international study should determine whether Latin American Bible Institute currently offers a credit-bearing program, approves outside programs, or treats overseas ministry activity as a separate experience. Those options have different academic and financial consequences.

Before making travel commitments, obtain written approval identifying the course credit, supervising instructor, applicable travel requirements, and how any financial aid would be handled. Participation in a mission trip or other international activity should not be assumed to count toward a degree merely because it relates to a student's field of study.