More selective than 71% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 34% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose ABC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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ABC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, ABC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 583 |
| SAT math | 408 | 523 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 878 | 1106 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
ABC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 470–583 | 408–523 | 21–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 528–630 | 500–570 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is ABC compared with other West Virginia colleges?
ABC has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | 37% | 33% | $9,337 |
| 2 | Bethany College | 59% | 47% | $18,605 |
| 3 | University of Charleston | 62% | 46% | $22,107 |
| 4 | Wheeling University | 63% | 23% | $20,503 |
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | 78% | 71% | $11,579 |
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at ABC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
ABC admissions questions
What is the ABC acceptance rate?
Appalachian Bible College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 69 of 70 applicants were admitted.
Does ABC require the SAT or ACT?
Appalachian Bible College requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for ABC?
The middle 50% of Appalachian Bible College enrolled first-year students scored 878–1106 on the SAT and 21–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at ABC?
77% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (53 of 69).
Is ABC getting harder to get into?
Appalachian Bible College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Appalachian Bible College overview