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Appalachian Bible College
Most applicants get into Appalachian Bible College — 77.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Appalachian Bible College occupies suburban Mount Hope, WV — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $39,984 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 193 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1028 and 1200 — above the WV middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Appalachian Bible College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Appalachian Bible College requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe Appalachian Bible College's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 528 | 595 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 19 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Appalachian Bible College received 70 applications and admitted 69 (98.6%), with 53 enrolling.
How Appalachian Bible College compares
| Appalachian Bible College | West Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.8% | 93.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,760 | $10,376 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $37,467 | $44,409 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Appalachian Bible College's median earnings are $37,467 — below the West Virginia benchmark of $44,409. Weigh that against the $18,760 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Appalachian Bible College lists tuition at $18,760 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Appalachian Bible College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $18,760 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 193 undergraduates, Appalachian Bible College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71% of Appalachian Bible College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $18,760 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Appalachian Bible College?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1028–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Appalachian Bible College's acceptance rate?
98.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 69 admitted from 70 applicants.
How much does Appalachian Bible College cost?
At Appalachian Bible College, published tuition is $18,760 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Appalachian Bible College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Appalachian Bible College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $37,467 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in West Virginia
- University of Charleston — 61.5% admitted
- Wheeling University — 63.2% admitted
- Bethany College — 58.8% admitted
- Bluefield State University — 97.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.