Reformation Bible College

What Reformation Bible College does

Reformation Bible College is a private, nonprofit theological higher education institution headquartered on a 29-acre campus at 451 Ligonier Court in Sanford, Florida. Founded in 2011 by Dr. R.C. Sproul and affiliated with Ligonier Ministries, RBC offers undergraduate programs grounded in the Reformed tradition and classical humanities, including a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with majors in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought, an Associate of Arts in Theology, an on-campus certificate, a degree completion track, and a second bachelor's degree option. The college also operates the RBC Inside program for incarcerated students, weekly chapel services, a career development program, and an annual essay contest scholarship.

The institution's technology stack is standard educational SaaS: a Salesforce-based application and event management platform, a Microsoft Azure-authenticated student portal, and a web CMS for course content and chapel media distribution. There are no proprietary AI or ML systems, and the platform supports rather than differentiates the educational product. Recruitment combines event-driven Preview Days, campus tours, and an online application portal, supplemented by a dedicated admissions team for domestic and international students, with international enrollment authorized under the SEVP program.

RBC's revenue model is tuition-dependent but heavily donor-subsidized: published tuition is $9,900 per year while the stated actual cost of an RBC education is approximately $28,000, leaving roughly 70% funded by donor generosity. Auxiliary revenue comes from on-campus housing ($7,200/year for a private room or $5,175/year for a double occupancy room, both on a nine-month lease). Distribution leverages the Ligonier Ministries network for referrals and conference-based recruiting, and the college is actively pursuing accreditation through the Association for Biblical Higher Education. As of Fall 2025, RBC reports a Fall-to-Fall retention rate of 74.77% and an average graduation rate across on-campus programs of approximately 74%.

Name

Reformation Bible College

Legal name

Reformation Bible College

Website

https://reformationbiblecollege.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Reformation Bible College is a private nonprofit theological college in Sanford, Florida, founded in 2011 by Dr. R.C. Sproul and affiliated with Ligonier Ministries. It offers undergraduate degrees and certificates in Reformed theology and classical humanities to traditional, international, and incarcerated students, with tuition subsidized roughly 70% by donor generosity.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: RBC charges students an annual tuition of $9,900 per year for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition is subsidized approximately 70% by donor generosity, as the actual cost of an RBC education is much higher. International students are charged the same tuition. Room and board fees are additional.
2. On-Campus Housing (Room and Board): RBC offers on-campus residence hall housing with private rooms ($7,200 per nine-month lease, $800/month) and double occupancy rooms ($5,175 per nine-month lease, $575/month). Additional fees include a $250 non-refundable housing application fee and a $300 refundable security deposit. Wi-Fi and utilities are included.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Reformation Bible College is a private theological higher education institution offering on-campus and online undergraduate programs in Reformed theology and classical humanities. The core offerings are the Bachelor of Arts in Theology (with majors in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, degree completion, and second bachelor's tracks), the Associate of Arts in Theology, and on-campus certificate programs, supported by on-campus residence hall housing.

Product overview

Reformation Bible College is a theological higher education institution offering undergraduate degree programs in theology. The college provides Bachelor of Arts in Theology degrees with majors in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought, along with degree completion options and certificate programs. The institution also offers the RBC Inside program for incarcerated students, weekly chapel services, a Career Development Program, and an annual Essay Contest scholarship program. Educational programs are delivered on-campus at the Sanford, Florida location, with online/hybrid options available.

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Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Biblical Studies Major A four-year undergraduate degree program equipping students for ministry through in-depth study of biblical studies, theology, and related disciplines, with a major in Biblical Studies.
• Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Christian Thought Major A four-year undergraduate degree program focused on theology, philosophy, history, and classical literature within the Reformed tradition, with a major in Christian Thought.
• Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Degree Completion Program An accelerated bachelor's degree completion track for students with prior college credits seeking to finish their theology degree.
• Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Second Bachelor's Degree A degree program for students who already hold a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue theological education as a second undergraduate degree.
• Associate of Arts in Theology A two-year associate degree program providing foundational theological education in Scripture and Reformed doctrine.
• On-Campus Certificate in Theology A certificate program offering concentrated study of Scripture and theology for students seeking foundational theological knowledge.
• On-Campus Residence Hall Housing On-campus residence hall housing with private rooms ($7,200 per nine-month lease, $800/month) and double occupancy rooms ($5,175 per nine-month lease, $575/month), including Wi-Fi and utilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74.77% Fall-to-Fall retention rate (Fall 2024 to Fall 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ligonier MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBC was founded by Dr. R.C. Sproul, who also founded Ligonier Ministries. The two institutions are closely affiliated: Ligonier Ministries supports RBC's mission, the RBC board coordinates with Ligonier on presidential searches, and Dr. Stephen Nichols serves as both RBC President and Ligonier's teaching fellow. RBC extends its service to churches worldwide through Ligonier's outreach efforts, and students attend Ligonier conferences for free. Ligonier staff members regularly preach at RBC chapel services.
• The Voice of the MartyrsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBC students participated in a Missions Intensive during spring break at The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) headquarters in Bartlesville, OK. This was part of an 'Intro to Missions' intensive class, giving students firsthand exposure to global missions and Christian persecution awareness.
• Saint Andrew's ChapelminorOthersRBC holds its commencement exercises annually at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Central Florida. This venue serves as the location for RBC's graduation ceremonies.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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