

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School traces its founding to 1948. Its development from a Bible college into an institution offering graduate study helps explain its present combination of ministry-focused and other academic programs.
The college is affiliated with the Assemblies of God and is based in Ellendale, North Dakota. Prospective students reviewing older records may encounter the shorter name Trinity Bible College; the current name includes its graduate school. That distinction matters when comparing catalogs, accreditation records, and program requirements from different years.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School organizes its studies around undergraduate and graduate programs rather than a large set of separate colleges. Biblical studies, ministry, education, business, and the liberal arts are among the academic areas prospective students can explore.
Reported fields of study include Bible and theological studies, missions, teacher education, business administration, music, and sports-related studies. The graduate school serves students pursuing advanced religious or ministry education. A program's degree title alone does not establish whether it meets requirements for teacher certification or another regulated occupation; applicants considering licensure should compare the current catalog with the rules of the state where they intend to work.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is in Ellendale, a small community in southeastern North Dakota. Its setting is rural rather than urban, so students should consider transportation and access to services when deciding whether to live on campus or commute.
Aberdeen Regional Airport in South Dakota is a regional air-travel option for the area. Flight schedules, ground transportation, and winter travel conditions can be consequential for students arriving from other states. Applicants planning an in-person visit should confirm campus appointments and travel arrangements in advance.
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School describes its educational purpose in explicitly Christian terms, with an emphasis on biblical learning, spiritual formation, and preparation for service and leadership. Its Assemblies of God affiliation is an important part of its institutional identity.
For prospective students, this means religious commitments are relevant to more than a particular major: they may shape coursework, chapel activities, and community expectations. Applicants should read the current mission statement and student handbook to understand how those commitments apply to their intended program and daily campus life.
Name of the institution
Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Rural: RemoteInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1948Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarshipData last updated on November 5, 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.