- Huntsville Bible College is a non-denominational Christian seminary in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 1986, the college offers both associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in Christian Education, Mission and Evangelism, and Pastoral Ministry, as well as a bachelor's in Theology.
School Highlights
Huntsville Bible College serves 122 students (11% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Private-state tuition: $3,720
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Huntsville Bible College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Huntsville Bible College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
20 staff
158 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Huntsville Bible College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Huntsville Bible College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 396% over five years.
Total Enrollment
122 students
2,683 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
19:1

# Full-Time Students
13 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
109 students
1,814 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
91 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
11 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
79 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
30 students
30 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% Asian
34%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
57%
26%

% White
4%
56%

% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.61

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2897%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1%
0.3%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $3,720 is less than the state average of $13,954. The private state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$3,720
$13,954

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$43,625
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$19,000
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Huntsville Bible College cost?
Huntsville Bible College's private state tuition is approximately $3,720.
What schools are Huntsville Bible College often compared to?
Huntsville Bible Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Huntsville Bible College's ranking?
Huntsville Bible College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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