Rosedale Bible College

Rosedale offers exactly one academic path: a 2-year Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. The curriculum is laser-focused on scripture, with institutional goals emphasizing 'a deep understanding of the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.' Classes are intimate (8:1 student-faculty ratio) and reportedly rigorous for a Bible college, with a 78% first-year retention rate. There are no electives, no STEM offerings, and no graduate programs—just 28 students annually grinding through theology and exegesis. The sole major, Bible/Biblical Studies, dominates all enrollments.

Life at Rosedale revolves around faith and forced camaraderie. The college promotes 'intentional community' through daily chapel, intramural sports, a school drama project, and music programs. With under 100 students on campus, everyone knows everyone—for better or worse. The administration touts 'fun events,' but photos suggest wholesome gatherings like hymn sings and potlucks. A 'Campus Explore Program' lets prospective students sample classes and chapel services, which are the heartbeat of campus. There’s no Greek life, no parties (alcohol is presumably forbidden), and no escape from the Bible-college bubble.

Graduation rates are shaky (51% per federal data, though other sources claim 70%), but those who finish earn a median $36,248 within six years—on par with many trade schools. The associate degree doesn’t set up graduates for high-paying careers, but it’s cheap: the median debt at graduation is just $12k. Most alumni likely enter ministry or low-wage service jobs, though the college doesn’t publish career placement data. Retention rates (78% after first year) suggest students either buy into the mission or drop out quickly.

Rosedale is dirt-cheap for a private college, with scholarships cutting the $14,300 sticker price nearly in half. The 'Multiply Scholarship' covers $7,150 annually (50% of costs), and the average aid package totals $9,150 when combined with federal ($6,195) and state ($1,000) grants. Net price?Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. calculators suggest most students pay around $10,067 after aid. There’s no mention of a no-loan policy, but with tuition this low and median debt at $12k, loans are minimal anyway.

Rosedale is a relic—a no-apologies Bible college where every student studies the same scripture-heavy curriculum. Its 100% acceptance rate?Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and single major make it the antithesis of elite liberal arts colleges, but the 8:1 faculty ratio and $12k median debt are enviable. For conservative Anabaptist students (the likely core demographic), it’s a rare blend of affordability and doctrinal purity. Just don’t expect critical thinking about gender studies or evolutionary biology.