Chances of getting into Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into KMBC and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at KMBC is 39%. It ranks #3 in Kentucky and #147 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. KMBC is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 26 out of 66 applicants were admitted.
The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 43 percent (SAT 1090/1170 ACT 21/22). Kentucky Mountain Bible College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Kentucky Mountain Bible College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
KMBC SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 600 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1170 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
Kentucky Mountain Bible College typically prefers applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1050. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. KMBC ranks #7 in Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score. 13 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
KMBC ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
| ACT Math 75th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into KMBC?
Admission data indicates that KMBC regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #13 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 75 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kentucky Mountain Bible College.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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KMBC GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into KMBC. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kentucky Mountain Bible College was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #19 in Kentucky for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to KMBC will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
High School Class Rank
66% of Kentucky Mountain Bible College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 0% |
| Top 25% of class | 16% |
| Top 50% of class | 66% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 38 | 28 | 66 |
| Accepted | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Enrolled | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 27% | 64% | 42% |
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Kentucky Mountain Bible College is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kentucky Mountain Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157030 IPEDS survey data for Kentucky Mountain Bible College.
FAQs
Does Kentucky Mountain Bible College prefer SAT or ACT?
13% of students submit their SAT scores to KMBC. 75% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
39% of those who apply are granted admission to KMBC. Admission competition is high and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1170. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 22. 75% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.