Appalachian Bible College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,220

8.71% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$15,106

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

100%

40 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

232

67.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

51.9%

14 Graduates

About

Appalachian Bible College is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Appalachian Bible College were Biblical Studies (20 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Appalachian Bible College. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (28 degrees), 14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $15,220, which is $279 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Appalachian Bible College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 90 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $15,220, which is $279 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,106.

In 2022, 87% of undergraduate students attending Appalachian Bible College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,220

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Appalachian Bible College was $15,220. The cost of tuition at Appalachian Bible College is $279 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$15,106

2022 Value

5.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Appalachian Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,106. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Appalachian Bible College grew by 5.45%.

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

$7,251

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Appalachian Bible College was of $7,251 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.65% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.23% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Appalachian Bible College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 13% with respect to 2021, when 77% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Appalachian Bible College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 90 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 40 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 56% annual growth. Out of those 40 applicants, 40 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 232 students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College in 2022. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Appalachian Bible College has an overall enrollment yield of 85%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 40

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Appalachian Bible College was 100% (40 admissions from 40 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 46.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 56%, while admissions declined by 4.76%.

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

47%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Appalachian Bible College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Appalachian Bible College had a total enrollment of 232 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian Bible College is 157 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Appalachian Bible College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75% White, 2.16% Black or African American, 0.862% Asian, and 0.431% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (39%) and Black or African American Female (1.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.3%), followed by White Female (33.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Appalachian Bible College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 232 students. The full-time enrollment at Appalachian Bible College is 157 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

76%

2022 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Appalachian Bible College had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
174 enrolled students
Black or African American
5 enrolled students
Asian
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Appalachian Bible College is 75% White, 2.16% Black or African American, 0.862% Asian, and 0.431% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 41 students (17.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 1 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 (28 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Appalachian Bible College is Biblical Studies (20 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (33 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 (75,499 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,354 people), Other managers (6,962 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,622 people), and Education administrators (4,507 people).

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College in 2022 are Theology (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are Theology (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Appalachian Bible College are Theology (33 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Appalachian Bible College was Biblical Studies with 20 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College, which is 0.941 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.882 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Appalachian Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.13 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 52% of students graduating from Appalachian Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Appalachian Bible College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
28 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Appalachian Bible College is white (28 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
14 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded
Asian Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Appalachian Bible College is white male (14 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (14 degrees).

Operations

Appalachian Bible College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.96M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −36.3k (−1.85%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, Appalachian Bible College had a total salary expenditure of 6.14M. Appalachian Bible College employs 6 Assistant professors, 3 Instructors and 3 Professors. Most academics at Appalachian Bible College are Male Assistant professor (4), Male Instructor (2), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College are: Management, with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Endowment

$1.96M

2022 Endowment

1.51%

decline from 2021

Appalachian Bible College has an endowment valued at about $1.96M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Appalachian Bible College declined 1.51% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.68M 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

$2.22M

2022 Salaries

10.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Appalachian Bible College paid a median of $2.22M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($6.14M) and a 10.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.859% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.47% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$533k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Appalachian Bible College paid a total of $533k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College were Assistant professor with 6 employees, Instructor with 3 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College were Management with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Appalachian Bible College was Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, Male Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

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

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