
Kentucky Mountain Bible College is a small Christian college in the Jackson, Kentucky, area with roots in the Kentucky Mountain Holiness Association's ministry in eastern Kentucky. Founded in 1931, it developed to prepare students for Christian ministry and service.
That history remains relevant to applicants: biblical studies, practical ministry preparation and participation in a religious campus community are central to the college's identity. Students comparing it with a general-purpose liberal arts college should examine the current catalog to see how much of their intended degree consists of Bible, theology and ministry coursework.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College organizes its academic offerings around biblical and theological study and preparation for Christian service rather than a broad collection of separate professional schools. Areas represented in its academic offerings include Bible, ministry, missions, religious education, teacher education, music and general studies.
The college reports both undergraduate and graduate tuition rates, but a tuition rate alone does not establish which graduate credentials are open for admission in a particular term. Applicants should compare the current catalog's degree requirements, course sequence and delivery format with their goals. Someone pursuing teacher education, in particular, should verify whether the specific program and intended state licensing pathway meet the requirements for the credential they want.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College is in the Jackson, Kentucky, area of eastern Kentucky. Its rural setting is a consequential part of the student experience: campus activities and residential life may play a larger role in day-to-day plans than they would at an urban college.
Applicants should account for transportation to classes, field placements, work and shopping. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Blue Grass Airport serves the broader region, but it is not a nearby walk-up transportation option; students flying in should plan how they will complete the trip to campus.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College's stated educational purpose centers on preparing students for Christian life and service through biblical higher education. Its religious orientation is therefore part of the curriculum and campus experience, not simply a historical affiliation.
Prospective students should read the college's current mission statement, statement of faith and student handbook alongside its program descriptions. Those documents are the clearest way to assess expectations concerning worship, community life and conduct. A student seeking a religiously neutral curriculum, or one from a different Christian tradition, may find those details especially important when judging fit.
Name of the institution
Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Rural: RemoteInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1931Kentucky Mountain Bible College is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.