- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–583 reading and writing, 408–523 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–23 composite
- Average net price: $18,749 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Appalachian Bible College reported: an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Appalachian Bible College reviews each application.
Appalachian Bible College GPA requirements
Appalachian Bible College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Appalachian Bible College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Appalachian Bible College acceptance rate
Appalachian Bible College admitted 77 of 99 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Appalachian Bible College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Mount Hope, West Virginia, with 220 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Appalachian Bible College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 525 | 583 |
| SAT Math | 408 | 470 | 523 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1039 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Appalachian Bible College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Appalachian Bible College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,749 a year at Appalachian Bible College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Appalachian Bible College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Appalachian Bible College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Appalachian Bible College?
A lot: Appalachian Bible College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Appalachian Bible College?
Yes. Appalachian Bible College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 36% sent SAT scores and 31% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Appalachian Bible College accept?
Appalachian Bible College's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 77 of 99 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Appalachian Bible College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Appalachian Bible College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Appalachian Bible College students have?
The middle 50% of Appalachian Bible College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–583 in reading and writing and 408–523 in math; ACT composite 21–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Appalachian Bible College look for?
Appalachian Bible College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What do students pay at Appalachian Bible College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,749 a year at Appalachian Bible College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Appalachian Bible College accept AP credit?
Yes. Appalachian Bible College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Appalachian Bible College if a parent went there?
No. Appalachian Bible College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Appalachian Bible College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Appalachian Bible CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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