Word of Life Bible Institute

4230 Glendale Road
Pottersville, NY 12860
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Word of Life Bible Institute is an accredited Bible college program with campuses in New York & Florida. We help students find God鈥檚 plan for their lives.

School Highlights

Word of Life Bible Institute serves 489 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Word of Life Bible Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Word of Life Bible Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
22 staff
43 staff

Student Body

The student population of Word of Life Bible Institute has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Word of Life Bible Institute diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
489 students
953 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
489 students
528 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
489 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
489 students
511 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
71%
37%
% Non Resident races
12%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
35%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Sports

Colors
Not specifically mentioned in the text.
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Word of Life Bible Institute's ranking?
Word of Life Bible Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,849 per year for in-state students and $10,299 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,823 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New York is Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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