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Your chances of getting into Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

52.4%
Admission Difficulty for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at FBBC&TS is 52.4%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into FBBC&TS and can you get accepted?

FBBC&TS is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 150 out of the 286 who applied were admitted.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 71% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into FBBC&TS?

52% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

FBBC&TS GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.42

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into FBBC&TS are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as FBBC&TS accepts 52% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at FBBC&TS is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #18 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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FBBC&TS SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

14%
SAT Scores for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 450
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 600
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at FBBC&TS is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1230. Students who get into Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  FBBC&TS ranks #13 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. FBBC&TS regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 790, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 14 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1085, you have around a 52% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 67% chance of getting in.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >67%
1085 to 1230 Avg + 52%-67%
940 to 1085 Avg - 36%-52%
795 to 940 Reach 23%-36%
Less than 795 Low <23%
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FBBC&TS ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

60%
ACT Scores for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into FBBC&TS?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to FBBC&TS is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23.  The school ranks #20 in Iowa for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

60 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into FBBC&TS for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 52% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 67% with a 23 ACT score.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >67%
20 to 23 Avg + 52%-67%
17 to 20 Avg - 36%-52%
14 to 17 Reach 23%-36%
Less than 14 Low <23%
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High School Class Rank

63% of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 33%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 165 121 286
Accepted 80 70 150
Acceptance Rate 48% 58% 52%
Enrolled 59 47 106
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 74% 67% 71%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because FBBC&TS is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1090 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1230 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 20 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153320 IPEDS survey data for Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Last updated February 24, 2024