Boise Bible College
Boise, Idaho · Private Nonprofit · 90.5% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 30/100 · Poor Value
Boise Bible College earns a CampusROI score of 30 out of 100 and lands in the Poor Value tier on financial metrics, with the strong caveat that this is a 93-student Christian Bible college whose mission is vocational ministry training rather than labor-market earnings maximization. The 999-year payback period is the model's flag for situations where median graduate earnings simply do not realistically recoup cost; in this case, ten-year earnings of $33,140 are roughly $1,000 BELOW high-school-only peers (the earnings premium reads -3.1%). The 0% debt-to-earnings ratio and 100 sub-score for that metric are not signs of strength; they reflect that Scorecard reports null/zero median federal debt for this school, likely because most students attend with church-funded sponsorship or family resources rather than federal loans. Sticker tuition is $11,802 and average net price is actually $15,058, indicating institutional aid is essentially absent. Four-year cost lands near $60,232. Completion rate is 31.6% and the repayment rate is 72.5%. The honest read: this is not a labor-market investment; it is religious vocational training, and the financial picture only makes sense for students whose calling is ministry and who can fund it without significant borrowing.
The data raises concerns about Boise Bible College
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score30/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- 6-year graduation rate31.6% - Well below the 60% national average. Non-completion is the fastest route to negative ROI.
- Payback period>50 years - Graduates earn at or near the level of high school completers — the cost may not recoup within a working career.
Boise Bible College
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $11,802/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $11,802/yr |
| Average net price | $15,058/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $60,232 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $33,140 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $26,900 |
| Median debt at graduation | N/A |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $0 |
| Estimated payback period | >50 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 31.6% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 93 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The sticker price at Boise Bible College is $11,802/year. But sticker price isn't what most students pay. After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,058/year, or roughly $60,232 over four years.
That net price varies significantly by family income. The lowest-income families (under $30,000/year) pay an average of N/A/year, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
The median graduate leaves with N/A in federal loan debt, translating to an estimated monthly payment of $0 on a standard 10-year repayment plan. Against median earnings of $33,140 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio is 0.00 - well within manageable territory.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | N/A |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,406 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,185 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Net price for the under-$30,000 bracket is not reported, leaving a data gap for the lowest-income cohort. The reported 30,001 to 48,000 bracket pays $13,406, suggesting the lowest bracket likely pays similar or modestly less. Four-year cost in this range lands near $54,000, which is genuinely difficult to recoup labor-market-wise given the $33,140 ten-year earnings figure.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001 to $75,000 bracket pays $15,185 per year, totaling roughly $60,700 across four years. Higher brackets are not reported, which suggests very few middle-to-upper-income families attend. At this price relative to the school's earnings outcomes, the math only makes sense for students whose family or church is largely funding the cost as a vocational investment.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Net price for the $75,001-plus brackets is not reported, indicating insufficient sample size of higher-income families enrolled. This is consistent with the school's denominational draw being concentrated among modest-income church families rather than middle-class or affluent applicants.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Boise Bible College with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $55,360 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries is the school's only reported program, with year-four earnings of $55,360 (one-year and debt figures not reported, and graduate count is zero in the most recent cohort window, suggesting very small program volume). The four-year earnings number is notably higher than the school-wide median, which likely reflects graduates moving into established pastoral or chaplaincy positions rather than recent grads. Sample size is small enough that this number should be treated as indicative rather than reliable.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 67.5% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 72.5% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 66.4% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 65.9% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 90.5% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 460-590 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 490-610 |
| Enrollment | 93 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 48.5% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $6,151 |
Boise Bible admits 90.5% of applicants, an open-admit posture consistent with most small Bible colleges. Reported SAT mid-ranges run 460 to 590 in math and 490 to 610 in reading; ACT is not reported. The bands are below national averages and combined with a 31.6% completion rate suggest many admitted students arrive without strong academic preparation, though selection is largely driven by faith commitment rather than test scores.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Peer schools are The College of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, Saint Joseph Seminary College, and Northpoint Bible College. The College of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene are dramatically larger and stronger institutions and not really comparable. Saint Joseph Seminary College and Northpoint Bible College are the closest peers, both small religious-vocational schools with similarly weak labor-market ROI profiles. Boise Bible's outcomes track Northpoint Bible's quite closely.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Bible College (this school) | 30 | $15,058 | $33,140 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | 41 | $29,580 | $51,719 |
| The College of Idaho | 40 | $19,481 | $48,473 |
| Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando | 28 | $16,577 | $47,540 |
| Saint Joseph Seminary College | 25 | $45,460 | $38,366 |
| Northpoint Bible College | 21 | $23,635 | $42,210 |
Who Thrives Here
Boise Bible serves 93 students with a 48.5% Pell rate. The fit case is narrow: students called to pastoral ministry, missions, or specialized Christian counseling who specifically want training rooted in this school's denominational tradition (Christian Churches/Churches of Christ). Graduates entering ministry roles often receive housing, vehicle, and benefits packages outside their reported earnings, which the Scorecard data does not capture. Anyone evaluating this school as a generic credentialing pathway should look elsewhere.
The Verdict: The Numbers Don't Add Up
The financial data raises serious concerns about Boise Bible College. With a net cost of $15,058 per year and median graduate earnings of only $33,140 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds >50 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost.
Key strengths include manageable debt relative to earnings. However, the data also shows weak earnings relative to cost and a 31.6% graduation rate and a long payback period.
NewsletterCollege decisions are better with data.
New analyses, updated school profiles, and tools - when there’s something worth acting on.
Rankings & Links
Guides & Tools
Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.