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Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Mennonite and Brethren

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Emmaus University (Dubuque, Iowa) requires full-time undergraduates to attend chapel four times a week and places a Bible and theology core in every bachelor's major.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Emmaus Bible College

  1. MonToday

    • 10:20AMChapel
  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:20AMChapel
  4. ThuToday

    • 10:20AMChapel
  5. FriToday

    • 10:20AMChapel
  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Our mission as a biblical higher education community is to glorify God by educating and equipping learners to impact the world for Christ through faithful and effective service in their ministries, professions, and communities.”

    Source: emmaus.edu
  • “Campus Community Groups seek to create an atmosphere for spiritual growth through accountability, prayer, open discussion, and loving community.”

    Source: emmaus.edu
  • “Corporate chapel convenes in the Glock Auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:20 a.m.”

    Source: emmaus.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel, with eight absences each semester permitted.

Source: emmaus.edu
What's a normal week?

Corporate chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:20 a.m. On Thursdays at 10:20 a.m., students meet by residence floor for chapel.

Source: emmaus.edu
Where do I find community?

Campus Community Groups, led by faculty and fellow students, meet once a week for the school year.

Source: emmaus.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The Intercultural Studies Department sponsors faculty-led teams that travel abroad for two to four weeks in the summer to give students missions exposure.

Source: emmaus.edu

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Academic Excellence

A-Academic Excellence: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
82 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,161 · ACT 25.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.8 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,352

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

69 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Four chapel meetings a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Glock Auditorium, plus Thursday floor chapel by residence floor (recorded as 3 or more a week).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Chapel Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held four times a week, Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri and is required for all full-time students (12 credits or more).”
      The 2026-27 catalog says chapel is held four times a week and is required of full-time students.
    2. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Corporate chapel convenes in the Glock Auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:20 a.m.”
      Corporate chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:20 a.m. in the Glock Auditorium.
      “each Thursday at 10:20am, students will meet by residence floors for chapel. Under the leadership of the floor RA, these meetings normally include a time of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.”
      Floor chapel meets each Thursday at 10:20 a.m. by residence floor and normally includes prayer and Bible study.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required for full-time students, with eight absences permitted each semester.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel with eight absences each semester permitted.”
      Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel, with eight absences permitted each semester.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Chapel Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held four times a week, Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri and is required for all full-time students (12 credits or more).”
      The 2026-27 catalog says chapel is held four times a week and is required of full-time students.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Student chaplains plan worship and prayer nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The group helps organize 2 Focus chapels each semster, plan worship and prayer nights and seek to care for those on campus through pastoral care.”
      Student Chaplains help organize focus chapels and plan worship and prayer nights.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Campus community groups meet weekly for the school year and include prayer. Thursday floor chapel includes prayer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Campus Community Groupsemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Led by faculty and fellow students, under the direction of the Associate Dean for Student Engagement, the groups start in the fall and meet once a week for the duration of the school year at a time designated by the group.”
      Campus Community Groups meet once a week for the school year.
      “Campus Community Groups seek to create an atmosphere for spiritual growth through accountability, prayer, open discussion, and loving community.”
      Campus Community Groups aim at spiritual growth through accountability and prayer.
    2. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “each Thursday at 10:20am, students will meet by residence floors for chapel. Under the leadership of the floor RA, these meetings normally include a time of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.”
      Floor chapel meets each Thursday at 10:20 a.m. by residence floor and normally includes prayer and Bible study.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Services | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The main building includes classrooms, the Marble Chapel, the David A. Glock Auditorium”
      The main building on the Dubuque campus includes the Marble Chapel and the Glock Auditorium.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 4 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Counted the Bible/Theology courses every bachelor's major takes: BT 102, 104, 106, 120, 151, 220, 320 and 352 (eight required) plus two of three theology electives, excluding HUM 111 and ICS 104. Biblical Studies and some other majors take all three electives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Major in Bible/Theologyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible/Theology major is the biblical component of every major other than Biblical Studies and of the concurrent-enrollment degree programs at Emmaus University.”
      The Bible/Theology core is the biblical component of every bachelor's major except Biblical Studies.
      “Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102) Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104) New Testament Survey (BT 106) Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120) Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)”
      The Bible/Theology core requires both Old Testament surveys, the New Testament survey, biblical interpretation and Survey of Doctrine.
      “Two out the three theology courses option applies only to majors other than Biblical Studies, Counseling Psychology, Educational Ministries, Intercultural Studies”
      For most majors, two of three listed theology electives satisfy the core.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament Survey 1 and 2 and the New Testament Survey are required of every bachelor's major in the Bible/Theology core.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Major in Bible/Theologyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102) Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104) New Testament Survey (BT 106) Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120) Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)”
      The Bible/Theology core requires both Old Testament surveys, the New Testament survey, biblical interpretation and Survey of Doctrine.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (Christian Life and Worldview (HUM 111) is the one worldview course. ICS 104 Missions and Evangelism is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Major in Bible/Theologyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible-related courses (HUM 111 Christian Life and Worldview and ICS 104 Missions and Evangelism) (6 credits)”
      The Bible/Theology core includes Christian Life and Worldview (HUM 111) among its Bible-related courses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Educational Philosophyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The direct study of the Bible is part of every academic program at Emmaus. This is educationally significant not only in Bible and theology coursework but also in general education, ministry and professional studies”
      The catalog states that direct Bible study is part of every academic program, including general education.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Biblical Studies (BS)emmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is a four-year program of study designed to equip graduates with thorough knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology.”
      The college offers a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies.
      “The Bible/Theology major is the biblical component of every major other than Biblical Studies and of the concurrent-enrollment degree programs at Emmaus University.”
      The Bible/Theology core is the biblical component of every bachelor's major except Biblical Studies.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Doctrinal Statement | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible is inspired of God, inerrant in the original documents and of final authority in all matters of faith and practice.”
      Emmaus publishes a doctrinal statement, beginning with its view of Scripture.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

75 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Two required conferences each year: Spiritual Emphasis Week and Christian Ministry Seminars. The annual Iron Sharpens Iron conference is open to adults and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Chapel Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “there are two required conferences each year listed below as Spiritual Emphasis Week and Christian Ministry Seminars.”
      The 2026-27 catalog lists two required spiritual conferences each year.
      “Spiritual Emphasis Week is a long-standing tradition at Emmaus where time is set aside at the beginning of each fall semester”
      Spiritual Emphasis Week is held at the start of each fall semester.
      “Christian Ministries Seminar takes place each February to showcase and challenge students to consider summer and full-time ministry”
      Christian Ministries Seminar is held each February.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Campus community groups, Student Missionary Fellowship and the student chaplaincy are the listed student groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Campus Community Groupsemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Led by faculty and fellow students, under the direction of the Associate Dean for Student Engagement, the groups start in the fall and meet once a week for the duration of the school year at a time designated by the group.”
      Campus Community Groups meet once a week for the school year.
      “Student Missionary Fellowship (SMF) promotes a passion for student involvement in the Great Commission through prayer, reports”
      Student Missionary Fellowship promotes missions involvement through prayer and reports.
    2. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Below are just a few of the ministries that our students are often involved in. Almost Home The Clarity Clinic Local AWANA Clubs Opening Doors”
      Students are often involved in local ministries including Almost Home, The Clarity Clinic, Local AWANA Clubs and Opening Doors.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Thursday floor chapel is held by residence floor, led by the floor RA, with Bible study and prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “each Thursday at 10:20am, students will meet by residence floors for chapel. Under the leadership of the floor RA, these meetings normally include a time of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.”
      Floor chapel meets each Thursday at 10:20 a.m. by residence floor and normally includes prayer and Bible study.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Therefore, Emmaus requires all students to become involved in a local evangelical church.”
      Emmaus requires students to be involved in a local evangelical church.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Church Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “If you need assistance in finding a church, please see the Associate Dean for Student Engagement.”
      Students who need help finding a church are referred to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

85 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Counted the Servant Leader Training program, a required service program with set service hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through its academic and student development programs, Emmaus purposes to develop servant-leaders, equipped for service, ministry, and professional life.”
      The college's programs aim to develop servant-leaders equipped for service and ministry.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Servant Leader Trainingemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “SLT provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning in service of others through completion of 30 hours of service for each required unit.”
      The Servant Leader Training program requires 30 hours of service for each required unit.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Servant Leader Training courses (CCS 115 and CCS 120) are part of the Bible/Theology core; each required unit includes 30 hours of service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Bible/Theology major requirementsemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Servant Leader Training Seminar (CCS 115)”
      The Bible/Theology major requirements list Servant Leader Training courses (CCS 115 and CCS 120).
      “SLT provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning in service of others through completion of 30 hours of service for each required unit.”
      The Servant Leader Training program requires 30 hours of service for each required unit.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Faculty-led summer teams travel abroad for 2 to 4 weeks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Summer Missions Exposure Teamsemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Intercultural Studies Department sponsors faculty-led teams that travel abroad for 2-4 weeks in the summer to give students missions exposure and cross-cultural experience.”
      The Intercultural Studies department sponsors faculty-led summer teams that travel abroad.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Four named local ministries are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Below are just a few of the ministries that our students are often involved in. Almost Home The Clarity Clinic Local AWANA Clubs Opening Doors”
      Students are often involved in local ministries including Almost Home, The Clarity Clinic, Local AWANA Clubs and Opening Doors.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Intercultural Studies major, a semester-long overseas internship and the summer teams.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Intercultural Studies | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/ics · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “ICS includes a semester-long internship overseas where you will serve with the guidance of an experienced missionary.”
      Intercultural Studies includes a semester-long internship overseas.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Summer Missions Exposure Teamsemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Intercultural Studies Department sponsors faculty-led teams that travel abroad for 2-4 weeks in the summer to give students missions exposure and cross-cultural experience.”
      The Intercultural Studies department sponsors faculty-led summer teams that travel abroad.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Distinctives | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/distinctives · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our mission as a biblical higher education community is to glorify God by educating and equipping learners to impact the world for Christ through faithful and effective service in their ministries, professions, and communities.”
      The college's mission is to impact the world for Christ through faithful and effective service.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held four times a week and is required of full-time students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Chapel Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held four times a week, Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri and is required for all full-time students (12 credits or more).”
      The 2026-27 catalog says chapel is held four times a week and is required of full-time students.
    2. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel with eight absences each semester permitted.”
      Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel, with eight absences permitted each semester.
  • The Bible and theology core, including Old and New Testament surveys, is part of every bachelor's major except Biblical Studies.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Major in Bible/Theologyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bible/Theology major is the biblical component of every major other than Biblical Studies and of the concurrent-enrollment degree programs at Emmaus University.”
      The Bible/Theology core is the biblical component of every bachelor's major except Biblical Studies.
      “Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102) Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104) New Testament Survey (BT 106) Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120) Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)”
      The Bible/Theology core requires both Old Testament surveys, the New Testament survey, biblical interpretation and Survey of Doctrine.
  • The catalog states that direct study of the Bible is part of every academic program, including general education.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Educational Philosophyemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The direct study of the Bible is part of every academic program at Emmaus. This is educationally significant not only in Bible and theology coursework but also in general education, ministry and professional studies”
      The catalog states that direct Bible study is part of every academic program, including general education.
  • Students are asked to attend a local evangelical church, and the college helps students find one.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Therefore, Emmaus requires all students to become involved in a local evangelical church.”
      Emmaus requires students to be involved in a local evangelical church.
    2. Academic Catalog 2026-2027, Church Attendanceemmaus.edu/sites/default/files/2026-05/academic-catalog-for-2026-2027-%28final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “If you need assistance in finding a church, please see the Associate Dean for Student Engagement.”
      Students who need help finding a church are referred to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement.

Concerns

  • The student chaplains are students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The group helps organize 2 Focus chapels each semster, plan worship and prayer nights and seek to care for those on campus through pastoral care.”
      Student Chaplains help organize focus chapels and plan worship and prayer nights.
  • Worship and prayer nights are planned.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/campus-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The group helps organize 2 Focus chapels each semster, plan worship and prayer nights and seek to care for those on campus through pastoral care.”
      Student Chaplains help organize focus chapels and plan worship and prayer nights.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Emmaus University (Marble Chapel and Glock Auditorium)

  • Address: 2570 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Marble Chapel, David A. Glock Auditorium (corporate chapel)

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Source: emmaus.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, emmaus.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Corporate chapel convenes in the Glock Auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:20 a.m.”
    Corporate chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:20 a.m. in the Glock Auditorium.
    “Below are just a few of the ministries that our students are often involved in. Almost Home The Clarity Clinic Local AWANA Clubs Opening Doors”
    Students are often involved in local ministries including Almost Home, The Clarity Clinic, Local AWANA Clubs and Opening Doors.

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

  • Local ministry serviceOff campus
    Students are often involved in Almost Home, The Clarity Clinic, Local AWANA Clubs and Opening Doors.
  • Summer missions exposure teamsOff campus
    Summer, 2 to 4 weeks
    Faculty-led teams from the Intercultural Studies department that travel abroad.

Faith formation 2

  • Student ChaplaincyOn campus
    Organizes focus chapels and events through the school year.
  • Christian Ministries Seminar
    Each February
    Required seminar on summer and full-time ministry opportunities.

Retreats 1

  • Spiritual Emphasis WeekOn campus
    Beginning of each fall semester
    Required campus-wide spiritual emphasis week.

Clubs and groups 2

  • Campus Community Groups
    Once a week during the school year, at a time each group sets
    Small groups led by students and mentored by faculty and staff, for scripture study and discussion.
  • Student Missionary Fellowship
    Promotes student involvement in missions through prayer, reports and special programs.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:20 AMGlock Auditorium · Corporate chapel, from the official Spiritual Life page.
  • Thursday10:20 AMResidence floors · Floor chapel, held by residence floor.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Emmaus Universityemmaus.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Corporate chapel convenes in the Glock Auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:20 a.m.”
    Corporate chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:20 a.m. in the Glock Auditorium.
    “each Thursday at 10:20am, students will meet by residence floors for chapel. Under the leadership of the floor RA, these meetings normally include a time of fellowship, prayer, and Bible study.”
    Floor chapel meets each Thursday at 10:20 a.m. by residence floor and normally includes prayer and Bible study.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$11,199
$30,001–$48,000$10,179
$48,001–$75,000$10,844
$75,001–$110,000$11,741
Over $110,000$23,888

Full cost of attendance before aid: $30,971 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
197
Total students197
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,186
Cost of attendance (per year)$30,971
Median federal debt at graduation$15,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
83%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,631
Admission rate60%
Students receiving Pell grants43%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1120–1320ACT 21–30
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1161
SAT reading & writing570–690
SAT math550–630
ACT composite21–30
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 77 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older10%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,600
Students per faculty member8 to 1

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Christian churches nearby

Map of Emmaus Bible College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Life, Emmaus University (Marble Chapel and Glock Auditorium): 0.0 miEmmaus Bible College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Emmaus Bible College a Christian college?
Yes. Emmaus Bible College is a Christian college.
What is Emmaus Bible College’s Compass Score?
81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Emmaus Bible College?
Chapel is listed at Glock Auditorium and Residence floors. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Emmaus Bible College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Emmaus Bible College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 153302
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Plymouth Brethren
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