AB uses rolling admissions — submit your application any time, and we'll work to provide a decision within two weeks of receiving all materials. There are no early-decision deadlines, no letters of recommendation required for most majors, and no application fee for any visitor or military family. We are test-optional for most programs.
What we ask of you is simple: take time to know us, let us take time to know you, and choose with conviction. Our admissions team is small (six full-time counselors plus a director and assistant director), which means every applicant gets a dedicated person to call, text, or email — your AB admissions counselor is your guide from first inquiry to first day on campus.
Each topic below has its own dedicated page.
The six-step application process, six pathways for different applicant types, application platforms, deadlines, and timeline.
Apply NowEstimated annual cost, twelve merit scholarships, FAFSA process, federal aid, WV state grants, and the Net Price Calculator.
Cost & AidDaily personal tours, six annual Open Houses, virtual visits, group tours, plus directions to Philippi.
Schedule a VisitF-1 visa support, English-proficiency requirements, up to $20,000 in merit scholarships, and the 28-country Battler Nation.
International AdmissionsAB welcomes students at every stage of life and learning.
Recommended GPA: 3.0+. Test-optional admission. Average admitted GPA: 3.42. Application opens August 1.
Apply as First-YearUp to 90 credits accepted. Articulation agreements with WV community colleges. Average transfer GPA: 3.10.
Apply as TransferSEVP-certified F-1. TOEFL 70+, IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 95+. Up to $20,000 in merit scholarships.
For Int'l StudentsMPAS, MSN, MPH, MSAT, MBA, M.Ed., M.A. Theology. Each program has unique deadlines.
Graduate ApplyEight-week online sessions, six start dates per year, prior-learning credit, the Adult Degree Completion track.
Adult ApplySubmit a parent-prepared transcript and a graded writing sample. No GED required.
Homeschool ApplySending a student to college is a big step. AB walks the journey with families through every milestone.
Annually in October. Tailgates, faculty receptions, residence-hall tours, and a sit-down dinner. Last year drew 400+ families.
FERPA-compliant proxy access through MyAB allows your student to share grades, billing, and aid with parents.
Monthly digital newsletter with calendar reminders, mental-health tips, and student spotlights.
Direct phone line ((304) 457-CARE) staffed by Student Affairs for parents who notice a student in distress.
Held the day before students move in. Sessions on academics, billing, dining, safety, and how to be a great college parent.
An advisory body of current parents who meet twice a year with University leadership.
