by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Appalachian Bible College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,310 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $5,120. All in all, a student living on campus at Appalachian Bible College faced a yearly bill of about $16,786 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Appalachian Bible College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,470 | $10,600 |
| — Housing | $4,310 | |
| — Meals | $5,120 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,948 | $3,434 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| Total | $16,786 | $15,402 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
The projected four-year total comes to about $72,396 for living costs.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Appalachian Bible College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,120 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,272 |
| One Year Ago | $12,108 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,470 |
| One Year From Now * | $12,974 |
| Two Years From Now * | $13,499 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,045 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,614 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 4.0% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $17,290 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $18,930 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,815 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $72,396 for a four-year degree, versus about $35,105 over a two-year associate program.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 243 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |