Appalachian Bible College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even with a 78% acceptance rate, Appalachian Bible is test-required, so your score is still a core part of the decision. Since SAT submissions are slightly more common, aim for the upper end of the SAT range, around 1188, or a 23 ACT if that is your stronger test.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Appalachian Bible College facts and stats
Appalachian Bible College is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 220 students. Appalachian Bible has a freshman retention rate of 66% and a 6-year graduation rate of 52%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1. Appalachian Bible is test-required for admissions.
Mount Hope, WV
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Key Appalachian Bible College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Appalachian Bible requires test scores, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, with December as the last practical retake before the June 15 financial aid priority deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Appalachian Bible is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students. Tuition and fees are $18,760, and 62% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the June 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Appalachian Bible’s listed total cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $28,190 per year. About 62% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $17,058, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. For additional context, graduates leave with an average debt of $18,099.
Student life at Appalachian Bible College
95% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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