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Kentucky Mountain Bible College

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Kentucky Mountain Bible College

Jackson, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

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Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a Bible-centered college in Jackson, Kentucky, that describes its doctrinal statement as Wesleyan. Chapel is held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and attendance is required, and bachelor's students must complete six semesters of Field Ministries. The Bible core for every Bachelor of Arts student includes ten named courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Kentucky Mountain Bible College

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    • 12:00PMPrayer

  4. ThuToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    • 9:30AMChapel
    • 12:00PMPrayer

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Chapel services, which include preaching, prayer, praise, and testimony, are held Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.”

    Source: kmbc.edu

  • “Accountability groups, usually numbering from four to five members each, are encouraged among the students of each dorm.”

    Source: kmbc.edu

  • “KMBC strongly encourages every student to participate in a discipleship group or mentoring relationship.”

    Source: kmbc.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel attendance is required, and students may miss up to four chapel services each semester without penalty.

Source: kmbc.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and a noon prayer meeting is open to all students on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Source: kmbc.edu
Where do I find community?

Students are encouraged to join a discipleship group or mentoring relationship, and dorm accountability groups of four to five members are encouraged.

Source: kmbc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Friday chapel often emphasizes missions with guest missionary speakers, and mid-year break teams have traveled to places such as Kenya and Uganda.

Source: kmbc.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

72 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Three chapel services a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), counted under the 3-or-more level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we hold revival meetings at the beginning of each semester, have chapel services Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, offer discipleship and mentoring opportunities”
      The college holds revival meetings at the start of each semester and chapel on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
      “Chapel services, which include preaching, prayer, praise, and testimony, are held Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.”
      Chapel services with preaching, prayer, praise and testimony are held Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
    2. KMBC Chapel Live Streamkmbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KMBC Chapel is broadcast live Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30-10:10 a.m. ET”
      KMBC Chapel is broadcast live Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. Eastern.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required; students may miss up to four services per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel attendance is required of all students.”
      Chapel attendance is required of all students.
      “Students may miss up to four chapel services per semester without penalty.”
      Students may miss up to four chapel services per semester without penalty.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Monthly praise and prayer meetings for classes are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting as well as a late night Friday prayer meeting is open to all who desire to pray and fast for revival”
      A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting is open to all students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meetings, open to all.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting as well as a late night Friday prayer meeting is open to all who desire to pray and fast for revival”
      A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting is open to all students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The main floor contains the chapel and music classrooms. It is also the perfect setting for conferences, sacred music performances, and commencement. The ground floor houses a prayer chapel”
      The Helen Mathews Luce Chapel building has a chapel and a prayer chapel on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer5 or 6 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 2 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Bible core for all Bachelor of Arts students lists ten named courses, plus six hours of Bible electives.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI 111 English Bible Survey 3 NT 221 Gospels 3 OT 212 Pentateuch 3”
      The Bible core required of all Bachelor of Arts students includes English Bible Survey, Gospels and Pentateuch.
      “NT 271 Prison Epistles 2 NT 321 General Epistles 2 NT 332 Romans 2 NT 441 Hebrews 2 OT 432 Isaiah, Jeremiah 2”
      The Bible core also requires further New Testament and Old Testament courses, and six hours of Bible electives.
      “The General Education and Bible Cores are required of all Bachelor of Arts programs.”
      The General Education and Bible cores are required of all Bachelor of Arts programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (OT 212 Pentateuch, OT 432 Isaiah and Jeremiah, NT 221 Gospels and other New Testament courses are required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BI 111 English Bible Survey 3 NT 221 Gospels 3 OT 212 Pentateuch 3”
      The Bible core required of all Bachelor of Arts students includes English Bible Survey, Gospels and Pentateuch.
      “NT 271 Prison Epistles 2 NT 321 General Epistles 2 NT 332 Romans 2 NT 441 Hebrews 2 OT 432 Isaiah, Jeremiah 2”
      The Bible core also requires further New Testament and Old Testament courses, and six hours of Bible electives.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview is in the general education core required of all Bachelor of Arts students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview (1 credit) This course provides an introduction to prominent contemporary worldviews and lays a foundation for developing a biblical worldview.”
      GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview is a one-credit course that lays a foundation for a biblical worldview.
      “The General Education and Bible Cores are required of all Bachelor of Arts programs.”
      The General Education and Bible cores are required of all Bachelor of Arts programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “4. Integrate faith and learning to establish a biblical worldview by”
      The college's learning outcomes include integrating faith and learning to establish a biblical worldview.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Ministerial Studies, Bible/Biblical Studies and Cross-Cultural Missions majors are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ministerial Studies Major”
      The catalog lists a Ministerial Studies major, and a Bible/Biblical Studies major and a Cross-Cultural Missions major.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Doctrine | Kentucky Mountain Bible Collegekmbc.edu/aboutus/statement-of-doctrine · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KMBC is committed to the Wesleyan interpretation of Christian doctrine and expects all faculty and staff members to annually affirm their allegiance to the doctrine”
      The college publishes a Wesleyan statement of doctrine and expects all faculty and staff to affirm it annually.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

90 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Spiritual emphasis revival meetings at the beginning of each semester: two per year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we hold revival meetings at the beginning of each semester, have chapel services Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, offer discipleship and mentoring opportunities”
      The college holds revival meetings at the start of each semester and chapel on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Dormitory accountability groups, a discipleship and mentoring program, and a Missions Cabinet student organization.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Accountability groups, usually numbering from four to five members each, are encouraged among the students of each dorm.”
      Accountability groups are encouraged among the students of each dorm.
      “KMBC strongly encourages every student to participate in a discipleship group or mentoring relationship.”
      The college strongly encourages every student to join a discipleship group or mentoring relationship.
      “Friday chapel services typically emphasize missions often with guest missionary speakers.”
      Friday chapel services typically emphasize missions with guest missionary speakers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (All faculty and staff are expected to affirm the doctrinal statement annually.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Doctrine | Kentucky Mountain Bible Collegekmbc.edu/aboutus/statement-of-doctrine · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KMBC is committed to the Wesleyan interpretation of Christian doctrine and expects all faculty and staff members to annually affirm their allegiance to the doctrine”
      The college publishes a Wesleyan statement of doctrine and expects all faculty and staff to affirm it annually.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Accountability groups are encouraged in each dormitory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Accountability groups, usually numbering from four to five members each, are encouraged among the students of each dorm.”
      Accountability groups are encouraged among the students of each dorm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Students join a partner church, Mt. Carmel Community Church, for Sunday evening services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KMBC students join the Mt. Carmel Community Church for a refreshing and encouraging Sunday evening service.”
      Students join Mt. Carmel Community Church for Sunday evening services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (A Field Ministries Director oversees Christian field ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Field Ministries are a vital part of the educational program at Kentucky Mountain Bible College”
      Christian Field Ministries are a required part of the educational program, directed by a Field Ministries Director.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

82 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Field Ministries office with a named director role.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Field Ministries are a vital part of the educational program at Kentucky Mountain Bible College”
      Christian Field Ministries are a required part of the educational program, directed by a Field Ministries Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students who earn a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of six assigned semesters of work in Field Ministries.”
      Bachelor's degree students must complete six assigned semesters of Field Ministries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A mid-year mission team is often organized.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During mid-year break (December-January) a ministry team is often organized to travel to a mission field to work and witness. In the past teams have gone to Kenya, Uganda,”
      A ministry team is often organized to travel to a mission field during mid-year break.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Cross-Cultural Missions major and mission-field teams abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ministerial Studies Major”
      The catalog lists a Ministerial Studies major, and a Bible/Biblical Studies major and a Cross-Cultural Missions major.
      “During mid-year break (December-January) a ministry team is often organized to travel to a mission field to work and witness. In the past teams have gone to Kenya, Uganda,”
      A ministry team is often organized to travel to a mission field during mid-year break.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Field Ministries are a vital part of the educational program at Kentucky Mountain Bible College”
      Christian Field Ministries are a required part of the educational program, directed by a Field Ministries Director.
      “Friday chapel services typically emphasize missions often with guest missionary speakers.”
      Friday chapel services typically emphasize missions with guest missionary speakers.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held three days a week and attendance is required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “we hold revival meetings at the beginning of each semester, have chapel services Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, offer discipleship and mentoring opportunities”
      The college holds revival meetings at the start of each semester and chapel on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
      “Chapel attendance is required of all students.”
      Chapel attendance is required of all students.
  • Bachelor's students complete six semesters of Field Ministries, and the Bible core includes ten named courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students who earn a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of six assigned semesters of work in Field Ministries.”
      Bachelor's degree students must complete six assigned semesters of Field Ministries.
      “BI 111 English Bible Survey 3 NT 221 Gospels 3 OT 212 Pentateuch 3”
      The Bible core required of all Bachelor of Arts students includes English Bible Survey, Gospels and Pentateuch.
  • A published doctrinal statement is affirmed annually by faculty and staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. Statement of Doctrine | Kentucky Mountain Bible Collegekmbc.edu/aboutus/statement-of-doctrine · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KMBC is committed to the Wesleyan interpretation of Christian doctrine and expects all faculty and staff members to annually affirm their allegiance to the doctrine”
      The college publishes a Wesleyan statement of doctrine and expects all faculty and staff to affirm it annually.
  • GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview is required of every Bachelor of Arts student.
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview (1 credit) This course provides an introduction to prominent contemporary worldviews and lays a foundation for developing a biblical worldview.”
      GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview is a one-credit course that lays a foundation for a biblical worldview.

Concerns

  • The published catalog names two staff roles for spiritual life; no names.
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Field Ministries are a vital part of the educational program at Kentucky Mountain Bible College”
      Christian Field Ministries are a required part of the educational program, directed by a Field Ministries Director.
  • Only one required course is described as a Christian worldview course.
    Sources (1)
    1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview (1 credit) This course provides an introduction to prominent contemporary worldviews and lays a foundation for developing a biblical worldview.”
      GE 141 Introduction to Christian Worldview is a one-credit course that lays a foundation for a biblical worldview.

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Campus ministry home

Helen Mathews Luce Chapel (campus chapel and spiritual life)

  • Address: 855 Highway 541, Jackson, KY 41339
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer chapel

Source: kmbc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, kmbc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel services, which include preaching, prayer, praise, and testimony, are held Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.”
    Chapel services with preaching, prayer, praise and testimony are held Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 2 off campus, 1 location not published

Worship and prayer 2

  • Mt. Carmel Community Church Sunday evening serviceOff campus
    Sunday evenings
    Students join this church for Sunday evening services.
    kmbc.edu
  • Chapel servicesOn campus
    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
    Preaching, prayer, praise and testimony. Friday chapels emphasize missions.
    kmbc.edu, kmbc.edu

Service 1

  • Mid-year mission teamOff campus
    December-January
    A ministry team is often organized to travel to a mission field.
    kmbc.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Noon prayer meetingsOn campus
    Wednesdays and Fridays at noon
    Open to all who desire to pray and fast for revival.
    kmbc.edu
  • Discipleship and mentoring program
    Students are strongly encouraged to join a discipleship group or mentoring relationship.
    kmbc.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Dormitory accountability groupsOn campus
    Groups of four to five members in each dormitory.
    kmbc.edu
  • Missions CabinetOn campus
    Student officers direct Friday missions chapels and promote mission awareness.
    kmbc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday9:30 AM–10:10 AMKMBC Chapel (live broadcast) · Live broadcast schedule on the chapel page; the catalog gives chapel on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Prayer 1

  • Wednesday, Friday12:00 PMCampus · Noon prayer meeting open to all students, per the 2026-2027 catalog.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. KMBC Chapel Live Streamkmbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “KMBC Chapel is broadcast live Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30-10:10 a.m. ET”
    KMBC Chapel is broadcast live Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. Eastern.
  2. KMBC Academic Catalog 2026-2027kmbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting as well as a late night Friday prayer meeting is open to all who desire to pray and fast for revival”
    A Wednesday and Friday noon prayer meeting is open to all students.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$5,773
$30,001–$48,000$10,363
$48,001–$75,000$11,465
$75,001–$110,000$11,513
Over $110,000$15,108

Full cost of attendance before aid: $16,603 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
87
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 61% · Women 39%
Total students87
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$9,337
Cost of attendance (per year)$16,603
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
64%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
47%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$21,256
Admission rate100%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $714 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants54%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 948–1126ACT 17–25
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1080
SAT reading & writing505–598
SAT math443–528
ACT composite17–25
Test policyRequired

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates46%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older23%
On-campus room and board (per year)$5,630
Students per faculty member9 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time69%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$91,304IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceBlue Grass Airport (LEX)About 70 miles away · about 1 hour 50 minutes by car
Nearest major airportCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)About 120 miles away
Town population2,015Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLexington-FayetteAbout 63 miles away · about 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Typical weather33°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Quicksand, KY, about 7 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Kentucky Mountain Bible College a Christian college?
Yes. Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Kentucky Mountain Bible College?
Chapel is listed at KMBC Chapel (live broadcast). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
Is Kentucky Mountain Bible College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Kentucky Mountain Bible College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 157030
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Multiple Protestant Denomination
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