Appalachian Bible College (ABC)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Mount Hope, WV that costs an average of $12,190 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,190
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,377

Private nonprofitSmall suburb193 undergraduates

Cost of ABC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,632
Tuition and fees, in-state$19,700
Housing and food (on campus)$9,900
Books and supplies$1,402
Average net price after aid$12,190

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,480
$30,001–48,000$10,645
$48,001–75,000$11,735
$75,001–110,000$12,941
$110,001+$13,205

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with ABC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate78%
Average SAT1,039
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)470–583
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)408–523
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–23
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$28,975
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,377
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)17th of 19 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants52%
Students with federal loans15%

Majors and programs at ABC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies74$29,545$17,679

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies20——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies8——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies10——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Catholic International UniversityCharles Town———
Wheeling UniversityWheeling$11,35063%$64,655
Bethany CollegeBethany$22,12959%$49,672
Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins$18,81094%$45,563
West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon$17,98093%$55,361
University of CharlestonCharleston$23,79362%$56,207

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About ABC

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMount Hope, WV
SettingSmall suburb
Undergraduates193
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorAssociation for Biblical Higher Education
Websiteabc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is ABC's acceptance rate?

Appalachian Bible College admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,039 on the SAT.

How much does ABC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,632 a year (tuition and fees: $19,700). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,190 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,480.

How much do ABC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,377 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is bible/biblical studies ($29,545 a year after graduation).

What is ABC's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.