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Appalachian Bible College Admission Requirements

Mount Hope, West Virginia

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Your chances of getting into Appalachian Bible College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

100%
Admission Difficulty for Appalachian Bible College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Appalachian Bible College is 100%.  Its admission rate is the 16th lowest in West Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Appalachian Bible College and can you get accepted?

Appalachian Bible College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 40 out of the 40 who applied were admitted.

Appalachian Bible College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.32. Of those applicants who were admitted, 85% elected to enroll. This indicates that the school is the top choice for most students who apply.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Appalachian Bible College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.32 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT

Appalachian Bible College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.32*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Appalachian Bible College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Appalachian Bible College are to have around a 3.32 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Appalachian Bible College is 3.32 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #12 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Appalachian Bible College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 21.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.32 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Appalachian Bible College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1036-1188

Applicants Submitting SAT 

47%
SAT Scores for Appalachian Bible College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 523
Math 25th Percentile 513
Composite 25th Percentile 1036
SAT Scores for Appalachian Bible College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 618
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1188
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Appalachian Bible College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1036-1188. Students who get into Appalachian Bible College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Appalachian Bible College ranks #1 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Appalachian Bible College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1036 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1036, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 960, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 47 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1112, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1188 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Appalachian Bible College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1188 and Above Good >99%
1112 to 1188 Avg + 99%-99%
1036 to 1112 Avg - 99%-99%
960 to 1036 Reach 99%-99%
Less than 960 Low <99%
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Appalachian Bible College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

35%
ACT Scores for Appalachian Bible College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Appalachian Bible College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Appalachian Bible College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Appalachian Bible College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 26.  The school ranks #4 in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

35 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Appalachian Bible College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Appalachian Bible College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 26 ACT score.

Appalachian Bible College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >99%
21 to 26 Avg + 99%-99%
17 to 21 Avg - 99%-99%
13 to 17 Reach 99%-99%
Less than 13 Low <99%
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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Appalachian Bible College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 26 14 40
Accepted 26 14 40
Acceptance Rate 100% 100% 100%
Enrolled 20 14 34
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 77% 100% 85%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Appalachian Bible College is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Appalachian Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Appalachian Bible College Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Appalachian Bible College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Appalachian Bible College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.32 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237136 IPEDS survey data for Appalachian Bible College.

Last updated February 24, 2024