Appalachian Bible College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,760
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,579 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.78% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 193 95.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1039
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 251
- Applicants (IPEDS): 70
- Room & Board: $9,430 annual estimate
Appalachian Bible College: what the data shows
Common questions about Appalachian Bible College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Appalachian Bible College?
Appalachian Bible College is located in Mount Hope, WV (ZIP 25880-9557).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Appalachian Bible College public or private?
Appalachian Bible College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Appalachian Bible College cost?
Published tuition: $18,760.
Average net price after aid: $11,579.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into Appalachian Bible College?
Admission rate: 77.78%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1039 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Appalachian Bible College?
Total enrollment: 193 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 251 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Appalachian Bible College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.05%.
First-year retention: 65.7%.
What do graduates of Appalachian Bible College earn?
Median earnings: $29,147 six years after entry; $37,467 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
41.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Appalachian Bible College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Bible/Biblical Studies (46 completions)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Appalachian Bible College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.78%; completion rate 71.05%; median earnings $37,467 at 10 years; net price $11,579. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,760
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Appalachian Bible College was $18,760.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,579
2024 Value
In 2024 Appalachian Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,579.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,579 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$75,040 4-Year Tuition
$9,430 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,368 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,558 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$118,232 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Appalachian Bible College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.78% Acceptance Rate
70 Total Applicants
69 Students Admitted
53 First-Time Students Enrolled
76.81% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1039
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 88.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Appalachian Bible College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$37,467 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
708.94% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Appalachian Bible College.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 46 completions
2. Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Appalachian Bible College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Appalachian Bible College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Appalachian Bible College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,332
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,643
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Appalachian Bible College is a private non-profit institution located in Mount Hope, WV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 193 students. Student body composition includes White (88.6%), Non-Resident Alien (3.6%), Black or African American (2.6%). The admission rate is 77.78%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1039. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.05%. Approximately 41.86% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Location
Mount Hope, WV 25880-9557
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Appalachian Bible College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
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.
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.
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.
Is Appalachian Bible College an HBCU?
No. Appalachian Bible College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Appalachian Bible College a tribal college?
No. Appalachian Bible College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Appalachian Bible College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Appalachian Bible College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.6%).
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
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.