Philadelphia Biblical University (PBU) was founded in 1913 as the Bible Institute of Philadelphia. The school was established with the mission to provide students with a quality education rooted in biblical teachings and principles. The founders of PBU were committed to providing an environment that would help students grow academically and spiritually.

The university has grown significantly since its beginning, adding new programs and expanding its campus. In 1943, the school changed its name to Philadelphia College of Bible, offering more degree options than ever before. In 2002, the college was accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education and adopted its current name of Philadelphia Biblical University.

Today, PBU offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in areas such as business, arts & sciences, counseling & psychology, ministry studies and teacher education. The university also offers certificate programs for those who wish to further their education but do not wish to pursue a degree program. In addition to traditional academic courses, PBU also provides spiritual development opportunities for students through chapel services, service trips and spiritual retreats. Check polyhobbies for information about Advanced Medical Technology Institute.

Philadelphia Biblical University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Philadelphia Biblical University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Philadelphia Biblical University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Philadelphia Biblical University is a private, Christian university located in the heart of Philadelphia. Established in 1882, the university has a long history of providing quality education to its students. The university offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields such as business, education, theology and more. The university has an enrollment rate of over 4,000 students every year. In terms of admissions statistics, the average GPA for incoming freshman is 3.2 and the acceptance rate is 81%. Additionally, the average SAT score for admitted students is 1145 and the average ACT score is 24. Furthermore, Philadelphia Biblical University has an acceptance rate of 79% for transfer students and 91% for returning students. In terms of financial aid, 63% of students receive some form of aid on a yearly basis while 39% receive federal grants and loans. Finally, graduates from Philadelphia Biblical University have been reported to earn an average salary of $50k per year after graduation.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	73%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	73%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	611
Female applicants	352
Male applicants	259
Applicants accepted	445
Female applicants accepted	257
Male applicants accepted	188
Freshman enrollment	158
Female freshman enrollment	80
Male freshman enrollment	78
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	100%
Average high school GPA	3.4
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	3.1-3.8

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	88%
SAT Critical Reading average score	538
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	490-590
SAT Math average score	522
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	460-570
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	15%
Average ACT Composite score	23
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	20-26
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	21-29
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	19-26