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Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, WV·Private nonprofit·193 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

78%
Accept
193
Students
$11,579
Net Price
71%
Grad Rate
$33,200
Earnings
10 yr
$11,000
Debt

About This School

Appalachian Bible College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Hope, West Virginia with approximately 193 undergraduate students enrolled. Appalachian Bible College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,579 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $33,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Appalachian Bible College is a private Bible college in Mount Hope, West Virginia. While unaffiliated with any particular denomination, it generally serves independent churches within the fundamental Bible and Baptist associations.

Worth considering if you're committed to a faith-centered Bible education on a tight budget — median debt at graduation is just $6,767, which is remarkably low. That said, the nearly open admissions and small 168-person student body signal a very specific, insular environment, and the $33,200 median earnings a decade out is modest, so this makes the most sense as a calling-driven choice rather than a career-earnings investment.

Founded
1950
Setting
Small suburb
Religious Affiliation
Southern Baptist
Avg Faculty Salary
$3,332

Admissions

Test Policy: Required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1039
Reading 75th %ile583
Math 75th %ile523

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$18,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,760
Avg Net Price
$11,579
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$8,772
$30–48k$10,235
$48–75k$12,717
$75–110k$12,721
$110k+$15,143

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$11,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
71%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
66%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$34,700
Female graduates$17,400

Gap: 50% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White89%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian2%
Two or more races1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (193 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Appalachian Bible College

161 College Drive

Mount Hope, WV 25880-9557

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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