Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Vancleve, Kentucky |
| Online | kmbc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Kentucky Mountain Bible College is located in the rural Appalachian community of Vancleve, Kentucky, approximately 75 miles southeast of Lexington. Established in 1931 as Kentucky Mountain Bible Institute, this private Christian college focuses on biblical and ministerial education within the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The 50-acre campus features a mix of academic buildings and student residences set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. The college maintains a concentrated academic focus on pastoral ministry, Christian education, and missions studies, with all students pursuing Bible-based majors. Students are required to live on campus in gender-separated dormitories, and the institution maintains a strict code of conduct aligned with its religious mission.
Ratings
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Value
KMBC is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1170 |
| ACT | 21/22 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Other Fees | $910 |
| Room and Board | $5,370 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $16,430 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 92% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157030 IPEDS survey data for Kentucky Mountain Bible College.
Current students may use the Kentucky Mountain Bible College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025