Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV 25880-9557
About Appalachian Bible College
Appalachian Bible College is a private research university in Mount Hope, West Virginia, enrolling about 193 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.78% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,467 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Appalachian Bible College charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,760).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 71.05%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,467.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Appalachian Bible College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 709% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Bible College | $18,760 | $11,579 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,114 | 36 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 38% below published tuition at Appalachian Bible College
Key findings
- Appalachian Bible College's average net price ($11,579) is 38% below published tuition ($18,760).
- Appalachian Bible College charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,760).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
Appalachian Bible College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $18,760
Finding Appalachian Bible College charges 36% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $18,760. That is 36% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the West Virginia median ($9,574), sticker tuition is about 2.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 58% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Appalachian Bible College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Appalachian Bible College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Appalachian Bible College is $11,579.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,579 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,464 above the West Virginia median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,121 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Appalachian Bible College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 38% lower after grants and scholarships.
Appalachian Bible College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Appalachian Bible College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$18,760
Avg. net price
$11,579
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,772 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,235 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,717 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,721 |
| $110,001+ | $15,143 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $75,040. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Appalachian Bible College is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies46
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other6
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 77% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1039
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Appalachian Bible College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Appalachian Bible College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Appalachian Bible College.
Campus
Location
Mount Hope, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 25880-9557
- NCES locale
- Rural remote
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 38% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
193
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 251
- Graduate
- 3
- Full-time share
- 95%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$11,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 41.86%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Appalachian Bible College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Appalachian Bible College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Appalachian Bible College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,945 | $12,945 | $14,117 |
| 2014 | $13,590 | $13,590 | $13,585 |
| 2015 | $13,590 | $13,590 | $14,116 |
| 2016 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $14,715 |
| 2017 | $14,290 | $14,290 | $15,471 |
| 2018 | $14,720 | $14,720 | $12,652 |
| 2019 | $15,162 | $15,162 | $14,019 |
| 2020 | $15,536 | $15,536 | $15,577 |
| 2021 | $15,830 | $15,830 | $14,599 |
| 2022 | $17,050 | $17,050 | $14,764 |
| 2023 | $18,230 | $18,230 | $17,401 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1039 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Appalachian Bible College reported total enrollment of about 193 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (88.6%), Non-Resident Alien (3.6%), and Black or African American (2.6%). About 41.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Appalachian Bible College in 2024 is 193 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 251 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
40.00% 100% Completion Time
71.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.00% of students graduating from Appalachian Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 52% male / 48% female
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Appalachian Bible College graduates earn a median of $37,467 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Appalachian Bible College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $37,467. Median federal loan debt: $11,000. Average net price used in cost models: $11,579.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Appalachian Bible College graduates report median earnings of $37,467 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Appalachian Bible College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Appalachian Bible College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Appalachian Bible College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Appalachian Bible College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- West Virginia median 0.16× the median ($11.7M)
- Southeast median 0.10× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.07× the median ($26.4M)
- West Virginia median near the median ($9,559)
- Southeast median near the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.79× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.3%
- West Virginia median 3.5 pp below median (58.7%)
- Southeast median 4.2 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 2.7 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,332
- West Virginia median 0.53× the median ($6,342)
- Southeast median 0.49× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,643
- West Virginia median 0.77× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median 0.85× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.77× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Appalachian Bible College at a glance
Appalachian Bible College
Appalachian Bible College is a private non-profit institution in Mount Hope, WV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesTheological and Ministerial Studies, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian88.6%Non-Resident Alien3.6%Black or African American2.6%
Schools near Appalachian Bible College
Other campuses in Mount Hope, WV when available, plus nearby institutions in West Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within West Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Appalachian Bible College located?
Appalachian Bible College is located in Mount Hope, WV.
What is Appalachian Bible College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Appalachian Bible College is 77.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 70 applicants and 69 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Appalachian Bible College's tuition?
Appalachian Bible College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $18,760 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $11,579 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Appalachian Bible College cost?
Reported tuition is $18,760 and average net price is $11,579 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,430 annually.
Why is Appalachian Bible College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Appalachian Bible College, published tuition is $18,760 while average net price is $11,579—about 38% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Appalachian Bible College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,579), completion (71.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($37,467). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Appalachian Bible College?
Appalachian Bible College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 251 students, White (88.6%), Non-Resident Alien (3.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Appalachian Bible College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Appalachian Bible College reports midpoint SAT about 1039 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Appalachian Bible College earn?
Median earnings are $29,147 six years after entry and $37,467 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Appalachian Bible College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Appalachian Bible College public or private?
Appalachian Bible College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Hope, WV.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.