- 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 461 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Word of Life Bible Institute
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
Student Body
The student population of Word of Life Bible Institute has declined by 29% over five years.
The Word of Life Bible Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 92% over five years.
Total Enrollment
461 students
1,129 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
461 students
528 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
461 students
519 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a

% Asian
2%
8%

% Hispanic
n/a
23%

% Black
7%
18%

% White
3%
38%

% Hawaiian
66%
2%

% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
11%
5%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8567%
0.3333%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,251

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

Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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