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Tri-State Bible College

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Tri-State Bible College

South Point, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Tri-State Bible College is a non-denominational evangelical Bible college in South Point, Ohio, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Every bachelor's student majors in Bible and theology, completes 19 Bible and theology courses and six semester-long ministry formation projects, and the college publishes a doctrinal statement. The catalog encourages chapel attendance and describes a chapel in its Broomhall Bible Research Center.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Doctrinally, we are first Christian—affirming the essentials of our faith with all Christians for all times and in all places.”

    Source: tsbc.edu

  • “TSBC is connected to a growing network of local churches and ministries in north central Appalachia.”

    Source: tsbc.edu

  • “Attendance at regularly scheduled chapel services is encouraged for staff, faculty, and students.”

    Source: tsbc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Attendance at regularly scheduled chapel services is encouraged for students, faculty and staff.

Source: tsbc.edu
Where do I find community?

Students are encouraged to join student organizations such as prayer and fellowship groups and Student Council.

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

Bible/Theology BA students complete six semester-long ministry formation projects, each involving one hour a week of service for 13 of 15 weeks.

Source: tsbc.edu

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.

  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (Focus weeks are listed among special events.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few
  • Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): None listed (Commuter college with no residence halls.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Prayer and fellowship groups are listed as student organizations.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Nineteen Bible and theology courses (twelve Bible book courses, seven theology courses) are listed in the BA core. GS402 is counted under T3, not T1.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: 1 course (GS402 Senior Seminar is the one required course described as developing a biblical worldview.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • 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 · 3 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Attendance at regularly scheduled chapel services is encouraged for staff, faculty, and students.”
      Chapel attendance is encouraged for students; no required number of services is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (Prayer and fellowship groups are listed as student organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A student is encouraged to participate in student organizations (i.e., Prayer/Fellowship groups, Student Council, etc.).”
      Prayer and fellowship groups are listed as student organizations students are encouraged to join.
  • 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: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Resources | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/students/campus-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ever since its construction, the Center has been the hub of classes, chapel services, community meetings, graduation, and donor gatherings.”
      The Broomhall Bible Research Center on the South Point campus hosts chapel services.
  • 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

96 of 100 points · 6 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 (Nineteen Bible and theology courses (twelve Bible book courses, seven theology courses) are listed in the BA core. GS402 is counted under T3, not T1.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Core Requirements for BA Degree Bible Study and Theology Courses BI101 Pentateuch”
      The bachelor's core lists Bible and theology courses (Pentateuch through Revelation, and theology courses TH201 to TH402) required of all BA students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI102 Old Testament History Books”
      Old Testament study is required in the BA core.
      “BI201 Gospels”
      New Testament study (Gospels, Acts, Romans, Hebrews and other epistles) is required in the BA core.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (GS402 Senior Seminar is the one required course described as developing a biblical worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GS402 – SENIOR SEMINAR 3 credit hours Integrates biblical and general studies and examines the philosophical foundations of various worldviews.”
      The required Senior Seminar integrates biblical and general studies and helps each student develop a biblical worldview.
  • 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. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every class at TSBC presents an opportunity for the professor to develop and integrate biblical spiritual disciplines into the lives of his/her students.”
      The college's academic assessment policy calls for faith and spiritual disciplines to be integrated into every class.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Since TSBC is a Bible college, all students major in Bible/Theology.”
      The college offers a Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Theology, and every student majors in it.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Doctrinal Statement | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/about/what-we-believe/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Doctrinally, we are first Christian—affirming the essentials of our faith with all Christians for all times and in all places.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement and describes itself as a non-denominational evangelical school.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Focus weeks are listed among special events.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Raises the scholarship and spiritual life of each student by providing a library, a community, chapel services, Bible-centered programs, ministry formation, and special events (e.g., seminars, lecture series, focus weeks, mission experiences, etc.).”
      The college lists focus weeks and mission experiences among its special events for spiritual life; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A student is encouraged to participate in student organizations (i.e., Prayer/Fellowship groups, Student Council, etc.).”
      Prayer and fellowship groups are listed as student organizations students are encouraged to join.
  • 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.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)None listed (Commuter college with no residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The college is a commuter school and does not offer on-campus housing.”
      The college does not offer on-campus housing.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Projects require approval from the Ministry Formation Director.”
      A Ministry Formation Director approves and oversees the service projects.
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

82 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Projects require approval from the Ministry Formation Director.”
      A Ministry Formation Director approves and oversees the service projects.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Theology must complete six semester-long ministry formation projects to complete a BA degree.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student completes six semester-long ministry formation projects.
      “One semester of ministry formation is one hour per week of service for thirteen (13) of the fifteen (15) weeks of a semester.”
      Each ministry formation semester is one hour of service per week for 13 of 15 weeks.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Raises the scholarship and spiritual life of each student by providing a library, a community, chapel services, Bible-centered programs, ministry formation, and special events (e.g., seminars, lecture series, focus weeks, mission experiences, etc.).”
      The college lists focus weeks and mission experiences among its special events for spiritual life; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “TSBC is connected to a growing network of local churches and ministries in north central Appalachia.”
      The college describes a network of local churches and ministries it works with.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each category promotes the development of effective witness and servants in the church and the world at large.”
      Service projects are described as developing witness and servants in the church and the world.

Strengths

  • All bachelor's students take 19 Bible and theology courses, including Old and New Testament study.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Core Requirements for BA Degree Bible Study and Theology Courses BI101 Pentateuch”
      The bachelor's core lists Bible and theology courses (Pentateuch through Revelation, and theology courses TH201 to TH402) required of all BA students.
      “BI102 Old Testament History Books”
      Old Testament study is required in the BA core.
      “BI201 Gospels”
      New Testament study (Gospels, Acts, Romans, Hebrews and other epistles) is required in the BA core.
  • Every bachelor's student completes six semester-long ministry formation projects of service in the local community.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Theology must complete six semester-long ministry formation projects to complete a BA degree.”
      Every Bachelor of Arts student completes six semester-long ministry formation projects.
      “One semester of ministry formation is one hour per week of service for thirteen (13) of the fifteen (15) weeks of a semester.”
      Each ministry formation semester is one hour of service per week for 13 of 15 weeks.
  • The college publishes a doctrinal statement and an academic policy that integrates spiritual disciplines into every class.
    Sources (2)
    1. Doctrinal Statement | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/about/what-we-believe/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Doctrinally, we are first Christian—affirming the essentials of our faith with all Christians for all times and in all places.”
      The college publishes a doctrinal statement and describes itself as a non-denominational evangelical school.
    2. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every class at TSBC presents an opportunity for the professor to develop and integrate biblical spiritual disciplines into the lives of his/her students.”
      The college's academic assessment policy calls for faith and spiritual disciplines to be integrated into every class.

Concerns

  • Chapel attendance is encouraged rather than required.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Attendance at regularly scheduled chapel services is encouraged for staff, faculty, and students.”
      Chapel attendance is encouraged for students; no required number of services is stated.
  • The college is a commuter school with no on-campus housing.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026–2027 Catalog/Handbook | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/College-Catalog-2026-2027-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The college is a commuter school and does not offer on-campus housing.”
      The college does not offer on-campus housing.

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Campus ministry home

Broomhall Bible Research Center

  • Address: 506 Margaret Street, South Point, OH 45680
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, classrooms, student center

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

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Resources | Tri-State Bible Collegetsbc.edu/students/campus-resources · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Ever since its construction, the Center has been the hub of classes, chapel services, community meetings, graduation, and donor gatherings.”
    The Broomhall Bible Research Center on the South Point campus hosts chapel services.

Christian clubs and student life

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

Clubs and groups 1

  • Prayer/Fellowship groups
    Listed in the catalog as student organizations students are encouraged to join.
    tsbc.edu

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)
16
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 76% · Women 24%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
0%
Total students20
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
0%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$31,675
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $853 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants60%

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

SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates88%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older94%
Students per faculty member1 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Nearest airport with airline serviceTri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS)About 4 miles away
Nearest major airportJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)About 110 miles away
Town population3,099Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLexington-FayetteAbout 105 miles away
Typical weather34°F in January · 76°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from South Pt, OH

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

Christian churches nearby

Map of Tri-State Bible College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miBroomhall Bible Research Center: 0.1 miTri-State Bible College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Yes. Tri-State Bible College is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 206154
  • 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): Undenominational
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