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Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Ankeny, IA·Private nonprofit·405 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 405 students.

68%
Accept
405
Students
$16,282
Net Price
68%
Grad Rate
$38,700
Earnings
10 yr
$12,971
Debt

About This School

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Ankeny, Iowa with approximately 405 undergraduate students enrolled. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,282 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $38,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private Christian college and seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, United States.

Worth considering if you're committed to a Baptist faith-based education and want to keep debt manageable — graduates leave with just $8,750 in median debt, which is genuinely low. That said, the 61% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Median earnings of $38,700 a decade out reflect the ministry and service-oriented paths most students pursue here, so come in clear-eyed that this school is a values-driven fit, not a earnings-maximizing one.

Founded
1921
Setting
Large suburb
Religious Affiliation
Southern Baptist
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,909

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing23%
Education14%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1109
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile580

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,270
Avg Net Price
$16,282
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$14,121
$30–48k$14,439
$48–75k$16,036
$75–110k$17,612
$110k+$19,580

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$12,971

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
68%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,971
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$40,000
Female graduates$24,100

Gap: 40% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,971
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.0x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White85%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian2%
Two or more races4%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (405 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

1900 NW 4th St

Ankeny, IA 50023-2152

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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