Appalachian Bible College
- Graduation Rate
- 73% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $37,467 C-
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $11,579 B-
- 32% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 78% C
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 22.5× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $22.5 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $22.5 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $995,673.
What The Data Says
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A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $22.5 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
Why Appalachian Bible College Matters
Appalachian Bible College is a private special-focus institution in Mount Hope, WV and its outcomes are not an accident. They are driven by low net price paired with solid completion. The result: measurable returns for the students it serves.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 193
- Setting
- Suburban
- Designations
- 54
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Competitive — admits about 78% of applicants, with a middle-50% SAT of 878–1106. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $11,579 a year after grants and scholarships — 32% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $37,467 ten years after enrolling — 8% below the typical college, against $11,000 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Appalachian Bible College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Appalachian Bible College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mount Hope, West Virginia, Appalachian Bible College admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 78%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,039. The graduation rate is roughly 73%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
- Retention Rate
- 66%
- SAT Average
- 1039
- ACT Midpoint
- 23
- SAT Range
- 878–1106
- ACT Range
- 21–23
- Full-Time Faculty
- 55%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $3,332
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.21
- Applicants
- 40
- Admitted
- 40
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Appalachian Bible College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $18,760, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $11,579. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,772 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $11,000 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $18,760
- Out-of-State
- $18,760
- Avg Net Price
- $11,579
- Median Debt
- $11,000
- Pell Grant Rate
- 42%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 18%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $8,772
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $10,235
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $12,717
- Family Income $110K+
- $15,143
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Appalachian Bible College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Appalachian Bible College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Appalachian Bible College report median earnings of $37,467, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $29,147
- 8 Years
- $32,792
- 10 Years
- $37,467
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.29x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
- Earning > $25K
- 45%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (11)
- 52%
- 100% (11)
- 52%
- 100% (11)
- 52%
- 100% (11)
- 52%
How Appalachian Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Appalachian Bible College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Appalachian Bible College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $11,579/year ($46,316 total). Graduates earn $37,467 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,041,989 in total earnings — a net gain of $995,673 (22.5× your investment). The median debt is $11,000, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 73% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $46,316
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,041,989
- Net Return
- $995,673
- ROI Multiple
- 22.5×
- Cost Per Year
- $11,579
- Median Debt
- $11,000
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 73%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $1,961,665
- Total Expenses
- $6,136,824
- Federal Grants
- $1,050,207
- Investment Income
- $-36,287
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Appalachian Bible College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Mount Hope, West Virginia, Appalachian Bible College admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 78%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,039. The graduation rate is roughly 73%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Appalachian Bible College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $18,760, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $11,579. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $8,772 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $11,000 in federal student loans.
Is Appalachian Bible College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Appalachian Bible College report median earnings of $37,467, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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