Emmaus Baptist College is committed to responsible stewardship, financial accountability, and public transparency. We are grateful to have received Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2026, reflecting our commitment to openness, ethical oversight, and careful reporting.
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On this page you will find financial contact information, tuition and fee schedules, estimated student costs, and public financial documents made available for review.
Financial Transparency
Clear financial information matters. This page is designed to help prospective students, current families, donors, and friends of Emmaus Baptist College understand the basic costs of attendance, available fee information, and the financial documents we make available for public review. Emmaus Baptist College does not receive funding from state or federal agencies. The college is supported through tuition payments, gifts from churches and individuals, and the faithful generosity of those who believe in the ministry of Christian higher education.
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Financial Contact
Marcia Sheeley
Finance Manager
Emmaus Baptist College
Office: (813) 684-1389
Email: finance@emmausbaptistcollege.org
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Basic Fees and Tuition
Estimated Cost Per Semester
Actual expenses will vary depending on course load, books, housing, and any approved discounts or scholarships. These estimates are intended to help students and families plan ahead. These semester estimates do not include the one-time application fee, books and supplies, dorm charges, utilities, late fees, music instruction, or graduation expenses.
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Estimated Cost for a Four-Year Degree
For planning purposes, a four-year bachelor’s degree may be estimated on the basis of 120 credit hours completed over eight semesters. This estimate reflects academic charges only. It does not include books, supplies, dormitory charges, utilities, or other personal expenses.
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Housing and Dormitory Costs
Students living on campus should plan for housing costs in addition to tuition and semester fees. For a student planning around a four-month semester, housing may range from approximately $1,400 to $2,240 per semester, not including deposits and utilities, depending on the dorm arrangement.
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Refund Policy
Most fees, except those specifically identified as non-refundable, may be refunded upon written request. Veterans receiving educational benefits are refunded according to applicable pro-rata requirements under governing law.
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Discounts and Financial Assistance
Emmaus Baptist College offers several ways to reduce the cost of attendance for qualifying students.
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Church Partner Discount
Students who have been a member for at least three months of a church affiliated with the American Baptist Association, or of a church that financially supports Emmaus Baptist College, may apply for the Church Partner Discount.
Family Discount
When two or more immediate family members living in the same household are enrolled concurrently, the second and each additional family member may receive a 50% discount on full tuition charges when courses are taken for credit.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Emmaus Baptist College makes available several scholarships and financial assistance opportunities, including academic scholarships, work scholarships, missionary student scholarships, and ladies scholarships. Students may contact the administration office for details.
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Settlement of Accounts
All charges are due and payable on registration day.
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Any student owing money to Emmaus Baptist College will not be permitted to re-enroll.
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Any student who fails to comply with his financial arrangement may be dismissed.
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Any student with outstanding debt owed to Emmaus Baptist College may not be permitted to take final examinations.
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Grades will not be given and transcripts will not be transferred until accounts are paid in full.