Appalachian Bible College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,000

1.89% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,977

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.962%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

46.2%

91 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

199

68.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.8%

17 Graduates

About

Appalachian Bible College is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Appalachian Bible College were Biblical Studies (38 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Appalachian Bible College. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (46 degrees), 46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $14,000, which is $−500 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $14,000, which is $−500 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,977.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Appalachian Bible College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Appalachian Bible College was $14,000. The cost of tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $−500 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Appalachian Bible College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,977

2021 Value

2.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Appalachian Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,977. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Appalachian Bible College grew by 2.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Appalachian Bible College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,133

Room and Board

$1,138

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Appalachian Bible College was of $7,133 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.47% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,138. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.52% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Appalachian Bible College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Appalachian Bible College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.9% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Appalachian Bible College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.962%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Appalachian Bible College was 0.962%, which represents 1 out of the 104 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Appalachian Bible College received 91 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 23.5% annual growth. Out of those 91 applicants, 42 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.2% acceptance rate.

There were 199 students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College in 2021. 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Appalachian Bible College has an overall enrollment yield of 64.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 91

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Appalachian Bible College was 46.2% (42 admissions from 91 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 48.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 23.5%, while admissions declined by −27.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Appalachian Bible College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

41%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

41% of enrolled first-time students at Appalachian Bible College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Appalachian Bible College had a total enrollment of 199 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian Bible College is 136 students and the part-time enrollment is 63. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Appalachian Bible College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 2.01% Asian, 2.01% Black or African American, and 0.503% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (40.4%) and Asian Male (1.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Appalachian Bible College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 199 students. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian Bible College is 136 and the part-time enrollment is 63. This means that 68.3% of students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Appalachian Bible College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Appalachian Bible College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Appalachian Bible College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Appalachian Bible College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
161 enrolled students
Asian
4 enrolled students
Black or African American
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Appalachian Bible College is 80.9% White, 2.01% Asian, 2.01% Black or African American, and 0.503% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22 students (11.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 0 more women than men received degrees from Appalachian Bible College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Appalachian Bible College is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Appalachian Bible College is Biblical Studies (38 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Appalachian Bible College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (56 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Appalachian Bible College.

Biblical Studies

Most Common (2021)

38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Appalachian Bible College was Biblical Studies with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Appalachian Bible College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (28).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Appalachian Bible College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.963 times less than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.04 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 49% of students graduating from Appalachian Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Appalachian Bible College is Male and White (75% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
46 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Appalachian Bible College is white (46 degrees awarded). There were 46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
24 degrees awarded
White Male
22 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Appalachian Bible College is white female (24 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (22 degrees).

Operations

Appalachian Bible College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 67.6k (3.39%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Appalachian Bible College had a total salary expenditure of 5.06M. Appalachian Bible College employs 5 Assistant professors, 4 Instructors and 3 Professors. Most academics at Appalachian Bible College are Male Assistant professor (5), Female Instructor (3), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College are: Management, with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Endowment

$1.99M

2021 Endowment

7.15%

growth from 2020

Appalachian Bible College has an endowment valued at about $1.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Appalachian Bible College grew 7.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.6M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Appalachian Bible College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2M

2021 Salaries

0.859%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Appalachian Bible College paid a median of $2M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($5.06M) and a 0.859% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$514k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Appalachian Bible College paid a total of $514k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College were Assistant professor with 5 employees, Instructor with 4 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College were Management with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College was Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Appalachian Bible College.