Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Redding, California · Private Nonprofit · 100.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 33/100 · Poor Value
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School scores 33 (Poor Value) on the CampusROI scale — a small evangelical Christian institution in Redding, CA with only 21 enrolled students and a $14,535 tuition that produces a $30,437 net price. Several data points in this profile are unusual and must be read carefully. The payback period is listed as 999 — a sentinel value indicating that the algorithm cannot compute a meaningful payback period because no 6-year earnings figure is available. The 10-year earnings figure of $28,891 is the only earnings data point in the Scorecard. The debt-to-earnings ratio and repayment rate are both imputed (dataCompleteness 0.8), meaning the Scorecard has substituted estimated values rather than actual borrower data. The one genuine standout is a 100% completion rate — every enrolled student who enters Shasta appears to complete a credential, which is exceptional even if the cohort size is too small to be statistically meaningful. With 21 enrolled students and a 61.5% Pell grant rate, Shasta's student body is predominantly low-income and drawn entirely to the institution's evangelical ministry and biblical studies mission. No program-level outcome data is available (programs: []). This profile cannot support standard financial analysis.
The data raises concerns about Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score33/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- Payback period>50 years - Graduates earn at or near the level of high school completers — the cost may not recoup within a working career.
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $14,535/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $14,535/yr |
| Average net price | $30,437/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $121,748 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $28,891 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | N/A |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $0 |
| Estimated payback period | >50 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 100.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 21 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The sticker price at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is $14,535/year. But sticker price isn't what most students pay. After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $30,437/year, or roughly $121,748 over four years.
That net price varies significantly by family income. The lowest-income families (under $30,000/year) pay an average of $30,437/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 $28,891 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio is N/A - (insufficient data to assess).
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 | $30,437 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 income bracket pays $30,437 per year at Shasta — the Scorecard reports only one net price figure, applying to all income levels with no differentiation by bracket. This is an extremely high net price for a low-income student at an institution with no 6-year earnings data and a 10-year earnings figure of $28,891. Low-income students paying $30,437 per year in California — already a high cost-of-living state — face a severe financial burden regardless of their vocational commitment to ministry. Financial counseling and an explicit understanding of likely post-graduation income is essential before enrolling.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The Scorecard does not report separate net price figures for middle-income brackets at Shasta. The $30,437 net price applies uniformly. For middle-income families, $30,437 per year at a 21-student institution producing $28,891 in 10-year median earnings is not a financially supportable investment on conventional earnings-return terms. Middle-income families whose students are called to vocational ministry should carefully compare Shasta against lower-cost alternatives — community college biblical studies programs, larger evangelical colleges with broader program offerings, and seminary pathways — before committing at this price.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
The Scorecard does not report a differentiated net price for high-income families at Shasta. The $30,437 figure applies to all reported brackets. High-income families considering Shasta are effectively making a philanthropic or faith investment rather than a financial one — the earnings data do not support this cost structure on a return-on-investment basis. The decision may be entirely legitimate from a values standpoint, but it should be made with clear eyes about the financial data.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Program Data Not Available
The College Scorecard does not report program-level outcome data for Shasta Bible College. With only 21 enrolled students, graduate cohorts in individual programs are too small to meet the federal disclosure threshold, which requires a minimum number of graduates for earnings data to be reported. The only earnings figure in the Scorecard for this institution is a 10-year median of $28,891 — below the California state median annual wage for workers without a bachelor's degree. This figure should be interpreted cautiously: the cohort behind it is extremely small, and ministry careers often involve compensation structures that are not fully captured by wage data (housing allowances, stipends, and non-cash benefits are common in pastoral employment).
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | N/A | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 100.0% |
| Enrollment | 21 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 61.5% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $1,942 |
Shasta Bible College admits all applicants (100% admission rate). No academic credentials are required for admission beyond alignment with the institution's evangelical Christian mission statement. Prospective students should understand that the credential produced here — typically a Bachelor of Arts in Bible or Theology — has limited recognition in secular employment markets and is oriented toward ministry vocations. Students should consult directly with the institution about any licensure or ordination pathways that accompany the degree.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Shasta's Scorecard peer schools are Art Center College of Design, Azusa Pacific University, Eastern Nazarene College, American Baptist College, and International Baptist College and Seminary. This peer grouping is inconsistent — Art Center College of Design is a highly selective design school with no meaningful relationship to Shasta's mission or size. American Baptist College and International Baptist College and Seminary are the most relevant peers: small evangelical institutions with similar ministry-focused programs and limited earnings data. Shasta's ROI of 33 is driven almost entirely by the absence of 6-year earnings data and the resulting inability to compute a meaningful payback period. Comparing Shasta against conventional ROI peers is not especially informative — the institution's primary purpose is vocational ministry formation, not credential production for the secular labor market.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Bible College and Graduate School (this school) | 33 | $30,437 | $28,891 |
| Azusa Pacific University | 71 | $22,212 | $66,677 |
| Art Center College of Design | 56 | $48,661 | $71,958 |
| Eastern Nazarene College | 40 | $25,381 | $54,727 |
| International Baptist College and Seminary | 37 | $14,660 | $39,556 |
| American Baptist College | 32 | $9,216 | $41,216 |
Who Thrives Here
Shasta Bible College admits 100% of applicants. No standardized test score ranges are reported. With 21 enrolled students, Shasta is one of the smallest institutions in the Scorecard dataset — essentially a ministry training program rather than a standard four-year college. The 61.5% Pell grant rate indicates that the majority of students have significant financial need, paying $30,437 per year at an institution with no 6-year earnings data. Students who attend Shasta are making an explicitly vocational and religious choice — preparation for pastoral ministry, missions, or Christian education — rather than a credential investment in the conventional earnings sense. The financial data does not support attendance as a career investment; attendance is a values decision.
The Verdict: The Numbers Don't Add Up
The financial data raises serious concerns about Shasta Bible College and Graduate School. With a net cost of $30,437 per year and median graduate earnings of only $28,891 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds >50 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost.
Key strengths include a 100.0% graduation rate. However, the data also shows weak earnings relative to cost and a long payback period.
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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.