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Huntsville Bible College

Huntsville, AL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Huntsville Bible College is a small Bible college in Huntsville, Alabama, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and designed for adult learners and commuting students. Its statement of faith is published, its bachelor's programs include Old and New Testament surveys, and bachelor's students complete four credit hours of supervised Christian ministry. Its public pages describe campus worship each semester; no weekly chapel schedule.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Campus Worship services are held each semester, and classes begin and end with prayer or meditation.

Source: huntsvillebiblecollege.org
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Christian ministry credit hours are required, with service in churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries across the city.

Source: huntsvillebiblecollege.org

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

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

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Campus worship services are held each semester.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Class-start prayer is encouraged.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Counted as the Bible courses all four bachelor's programs (Biblical Studies, Missions and Evangelism, Christian Education, Social Work) require: OT 101, NT 101, NT 112 and NT 221 (four courses). CE 231 Spiritual Formation is not counted as Bible or theology. The 'additional Bible/Theology courses' choices are not counted.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (OT 101 Old Testament Survey and NT 101 New Testament Survey are required in all four bachelor's programs.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Ministry Formation Program is an organized, staffed service program.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Every bachelor's program requires four credit hours of supervised Christian ministry.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Ministry placements with churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (A Missions and Evangelism bachelor's program and option.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Campus worship services are held each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Worship services are held each semester.”
      Campus worship services are held each semester; no weekly schedule is given.
  • 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)Now and then (Class-start prayer is encouraged.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “HBC encourages all classes to begin and end with prayer or a brief period of meditation.”
      Classes are encouraged to begin and end with prayer.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
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

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • 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 as the Bible courses all four bachelor's programs (Biblical Studies, Missions and Evangelism, Christian Education, Social Work) require: OT 101, NT 101, NT 112 and NT 221 (four courses). CE 231 Spiritual Formation is not counted as Bible or theology. The 'additional Bible/Theology courses' choices are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. HBC College Catalog 2026-2030huntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “OT 101 Old Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      Old Testament Survey is required in each bachelor's program's Biblical/Theological Studies list (Biblical Studies, Missions and Evangelism, Christian Education, Social Work).
      “NT 101 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      New Testament Survey is required in each of the same four bachelor's programs.
      “NT 112 The Life and Teachings of Jesus (3 credit hours)”
      The Life and Teachings of Jesus is required in each of the same four bachelor's programs.
      “NT 221 Acts of the Apostles (3 credit hours)”
      Acts of the Apostles is required in each of the same four bachelor's programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (OT 101 Old Testament Survey and NT 101 New Testament Survey are required in all four bachelor's programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. HBC College Catalog 2026-2030huntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “OT 101 Old Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      Old Testament Survey is required in each bachelor's program's Biblical/Theological Studies list (Biblical Studies, Missions and Evangelism, Christian Education, Social Work).
      “NT 101 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      New Testament Survey is required in each of the same four bachelor's programs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There is only one God and the Trinity of the Godhead is the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 0 of 7 found

  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
BMissions and service: 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.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Ministry Formation Program is an organized, staffed service program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This program is coordinated by a faculty or staff member and supervised by church leaders”
      The Ministry Formation Program is coordinated by a faculty or staff member.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Every bachelor's program requires four credit hours of supervised Christian ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Two credit hours of Christian ministry are required for associate degree programs and four credit hours for bachelor degree programs”
      Bachelor's students must complete four credit hours of Christian ministry (Ministry Formation Program).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Ministry placements with churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “throughout the city in various churches, rescue missions, shelters, food pantries and other areas”
      Ministry placements are in churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A Missions and Evangelism bachelor's program and option.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of missions and evangelism in the”
      The Missions and Evangelism program addresses the role of missions in the world.
      “MI 211 History of Missions (3 credit hours)”
      The Missions and Evangelism program includes a History of Missions course.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Service for Christian ministers, mission and evangelism workers, and other ministries and”
      The college's mission includes service for Christian ministers and mission workers.

Strengths

  • The Missions and Evangelism bachelor's program requires ten Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament surveys.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical/Theological Studies (32 credit Hours)”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Missions and Evangelism requires 32 credit hours of Biblical and theological studies.
      “4 additional Bible/Theology Courses (3 credit hours each, 12 credit hours)”
      The Missions program requires four further Bible and theology courses.
      “NT 101 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      A New Testament survey is required in the Missions program.
      “OT 101 Old Testament Survey (3 credit hours)”
      An Old Testament survey is required in the Missions program.
  • Bachelor's students complete four credit hours of supervised Christian ministry in churches and missions organizations.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Two credit hours of Christian ministry are required for associate degree programs and four credit hours for bachelor degree programs”
      Bachelor's students must complete four credit hours of Christian ministry (Ministry Formation Program).
      “throughout the city in various churches, rescue missions, shelters, food pantries and other areas”
      Ministry placements are in churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries.
  • The college publishes a statement of faith on its About page.
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/about · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There is only one God and the Trinity of the Godhead is the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.

Concerns

  • Campus worship is described as held each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Worship services are held each semester.”
      Campus worship services are held each semester; no weekly schedule is given.
  • The college is not residential.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “While HBC is not a resident campus and all students commute to class each day”
      The college is not a residential campus.
  • The statement of faith is an applicant acknowledgement.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “HBC Statement of Faith Acknowledgement”
      Applicants sign a statement of faith acknowledgement.

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Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. College Catalog 2026-2030 | Huntsville Bible Collegehuntsvillebiblecollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HBC-College-Catalog-2026-2030-1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “This program is coordinated by a faculty or staff member and supervised by church leaders”
    The Ministry Formation Program is coordinated by a faculty or staff member.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Service 1

  • Ministry Formation Program (Practical Christian Service)Off campus
    Students serve in churches, rescue missions, shelters and food pantries throughout the city; four credit hours are required for bachelor's students.
    huntsvillebiblecollege.org, huntsvillebiblecollege.org

Worship and prayer 1

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

Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
82
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 30% · Women 70%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
67%
Total students121
Median federal debt at graduation$40,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
0%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,136 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants43%

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 undergraduates97%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older89%
Students per faculty member7 to 1
Nearest airport with airline serviceHuntsville International Airport (HSV)About 13 miles away
Nearest major airportNashville International Airport (BNA)About 95 miles away
Town population222,791Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNashville-DavidsonAbout 99 miles away
Typical weather43°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Huntsville International Airport, AL, about 13 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Yes. Huntsville Bible College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 449348
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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