The accrediting organization identified for Tri-State Bible College is the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). Before enrolling, students should confirm the college's current institutional status and the coverage of their intended credential in ABHE's institutional directory and the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation records.
Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; programmatic accreditation, when relevant, concerns a particular professional program. Accreditation can affect federal aid eligibility and how other institutions review transfer credit, but it does not guarantee that credits will transfer or that a credential will satisfy licensing rules. The receiving school or licensing authority makes those decisions.
Tri-State Bible College reports an open-admission policy for degree-seeking entrants and requires a high school completion credential or equivalent, such as a GED. Open admission should not be confused with automatic placement into every course or program.
Applicants should use the current admissions instructions to confirm which application form and official school records to submit, and whether their intended program has additional requirements. They should also check deadlines and testing rules before applying rather than assume that SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, or an essay are required.
The reported application fee is $25. Applicants should confirm the amount for their applicant category and submission method before paying; an application fee is separate from tuition or any later enrollment charge.
Anyone who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before submitting payment. Waiver approval should not be assumed.
Prospective students should not assume that Tri-State Bible College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit, or that it has a cross-enrollment agreement with a nearby host institution. An applicant interested in officer training should obtain confirmation from both the college and the relevant ROTC host before building it into an enrollment plan.
ROTC scholarships and commissioning paths have separate eligibility rules, applications, and potential service obligations. Admission to a college does not establish eligibility for ROTC participation.
Tri-State Bible College reports that it accepts dual credit, but applicants should not treat that policy as a general promise to accept other college coursework. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual credits are separate decisions.
Transfer applicants should request a written evaluation showing how each completed course would apply to their intended credential - not merely whether it appears on a transcript. The current catalog or registrar can clarify required records, applicable credit limits, and how many credits must be completed at Tri-State Bible College. Reported policy does not award credit for life experience or Advanced Placement examinations.
Students should not assume that a semester abroad, exchange, or faculty-led international program is available through Tri-State Bible College. Anyone hoping to study elsewhere should seek academic approval before enrolling in an outside program.
The key questions are whether the courses will count toward the student's degree, what documentation is required, and whether any applicable financial aid can be used. International travel undertaken independently is not automatically college-sponsored study abroad.
Application fee
$25High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudy abroad
NoStudent 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
NoData 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.