Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

What is the accreditation of Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation. Institutional accreditation evaluates a college as a whole; it is distinct from approval of a particular degree for professional licensure.

Accreditation is relevant to federal financial aid eligibility and can matter when graduates apply to other schools. It does not require another institution to accept a particular transfer course or graduate credential. Students pursuing teaching or another licensed profession should separately check the current program's approvals and the licensing requirements in their intended state.

What are the admission requirements at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

First-year applicants should expect to submit an application and documentation of secondary-school completion, such as a high school record or recognized equivalent. Reported admissions criteria include the secondary-school record, GPA, class rank, and recommendations.

Trinity is not an open-admission institution. In a reported first-year admissions cycle, it admitted 43 of 167 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 26%; 33 admitted applicants enrolled. Because this is a small applicant pool and admission policies can change, that rate is a description of one cycle, not an individual applicant's odds.

SAT and ACT scores are reported as neither required nor recommended. An English-language proficiency requirement, including TOEFL where applicable, is reported for applicants who must demonstrate English proficiency. Graduate and specialized programs may have different academic or supporting-document requirements, so applicants should follow the instructions for their specific degree and entry term.

What are the application fees and waivers at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

Applicants should check the charge displayed in Trinity Bible College and Graduate School's current application process before submitting it. An application charge, if assessed, is separate from tuition, required student fees, and any later enrollment payment.

Students who need a fee waiver should ask the admissions office about eligibility and the request procedure before paying or submitting an application. They should also specify whether they are applying as a first-year, transfer, or graduate student, since application procedures can differ.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

Prospective students should not assume that Trinity Bible College and Graduate School operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Ellendale campus. An arrangement to take ROTC through another college would be different from a unit operated by Trinity.

A student seeking an officer-commissioning path should ask both Trinity and the prospective ROTC host institution whether cross-enrollment is permitted, how travel and scheduling would work, and whether ROTC courses would count toward the Trinity degree. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules and can carry military service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School generally accepts eligible transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions. Reported transfer entry terms include fall, spring, and summer.

Transfer applicants should arrange for official college transcripts and request a course-by-course evaluation against their intended degree plan. The college also reports accepting consideration of CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and American Council on Education credit recommendations. Credit earned through examination or experience may still be subject to course-equivalency, grade, degree-applicability, and institutional-credit rules. A written evaluation is especially useful before a student commits to enrollment.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School?

Students interested in international study should distinguish a credit-bearing study-abroad program from a mission trip or other travel experience. Trinity's religious focus may make international service appealing, but travel does not automatically fulfill degree requirements.

Before making plans, students should ask their academic adviser whether a proposed program has advance academic approval, which courses will transfer, and how participation would affect financial aid and the time needed to finish a degree. The answers may differ for a short-term trip and a full semester away.