Appalachian Bible College

Appalachian Bible College, located in Bradley, West Virginia, was founded by Robert Guelich and Lester E. Pipkin in September 1950. Lester E. Pipkin was the first President of the college. The college, which was officially incorporated in 1954, is also known as ABC. The college, which is situated on 100 acres, offers several minor programs in elementary education, general ministry, pastoral studies, family counseling, and youth ministries. It offers a major program in Bible and Theology.

ABC is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association and their sports teams are nicknamed the Warriors. Students participate in various sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The college provides numerous scholarships such as the Scholastic Achievement Scholarship, the Pastoral Scholarship, the Children of Alumni Scholarship, and the Principal's Scholarship.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 273 in 2007-2008 (217 full-time equivalent).

About 52% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 48% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Appalachian Bible participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Appalachian Bible provides on-campus housing for 246 of its 217 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Admissions (2008-2009)

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