Appalachian Bible College, the operational arm of an independent mission agency, serves the fundamentalist Christian community in the strengthening of local churches. Educational programs of the College promote the development of responsible Christian character and maturity, and prepare graduates for vocational and volunteer church-related service. These programs consist of a carefully balanced and integrated sequence of college-level courses in Bible and Theology, professional studies, and general studies, as well as co-curricular opportunities for growth through devotional activities, practical Christian service, and active community living.
Extension services of the College provide such activities as conferences, retreats and camps which assist churches and church related groups in achieving their objectives of evangelism and edification.
Appalachian Bible College is a small, non-profit, private, Christian college north of Beckley, West Virginia. While unaffiliated with any particular denomination, it is generally an evangelical institution.
The school was founded in 1950 by Lester E. Pipkin and Robert Guelich. Pipkin served as the school's first President until he was replaced by Daniel L. Anderson, current president, in 1983. Current enrollment is about 300. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association for Biblical Higher Education. ABC also maintains membership in the American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries.
ABC offers one major program, Bible & Theology, and minor programs in Camping, Elementary Education, Family Counseling, General Ministry, Missions (Foreign Language, Internship, or Nursing), Music, Pastoral Studies, and Youth Ministries. They also offer a Master of Arts in Ministry and a dual-degree program in Nursing with a nearby university.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 90% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 8,408 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 7,140 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,268 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,479 | 76% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,296 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,891 | 81% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,438 | 35% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 410 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 680, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 74% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 28, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 10.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
