A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Appalachian Bible College are almost exclusively White with a small Hispanic population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 3% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
97%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 15% more male students than female students enrolled at Appalachian Bible College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Appalachian Bible College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
108
|
Appalachian Bible College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of West Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
62% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237136 IPEDS survey data for Appalachian Bible College.