C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

21/100 · earnings-weighted

Kentucky Mountain Bible College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Jackson, Kentucky 41339

🌐 https://www.kmbc.edu/

Kentucky Mountain Bible College — acceptance rate 36%, tuition $9,150

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

C+

62/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

69/100

Prestige

36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

36%

Graduation Rate

82%

Retention Rate

9.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

36%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kentucky Mountain Bible College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$21,256

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$21,778

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

64.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,080

Average SAT

Median ACT

54%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 0th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Kentucky Mountain Bible College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $77,774
Avg rent near campus: $792/mo — vs ~$229/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 41722 (8.8% cap, Ary)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$9,150	$9,150
Room	$2,060
Board	$3,310
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$16,430	$16,430

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

43%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Bible/Biblical Studies 8 grads/yr Religion/Religious Studies 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Kentucky Mountain Bible College's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Directors, religious activities and education

$55k/yr 138,900 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

45%

Women

63%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

Asian 3%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%

Hybrid (Some Online) 21%

Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%

25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky Mountain Bible College?

Kentucky Mountain Bible College has an acceptance rate of 36%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Kentucky Mountain Bible College?

Tuition at Kentucky Mountain Bible College is $9,150 for in-state students and $9,150 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Kentucky Mountain Bible College?

The graduation rate at Kentucky Mountain Bible College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Kentucky Mountain Bible College a good school?

Kentucky Mountain Bible College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Kentucky Mountain Bible College?

Kentucky Mountain Bible College has a total enrollment of 87 students.

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