Lancaster Bible College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7257 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1976 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1885 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #130 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #3 of 5 | In Lancaster |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,546
- Graduates
- 520
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lbc.edu
Lancaster Bible College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lancaster Bible College has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 351 | 179 | 172 |
| Admissions | 341 | 173 | 168 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 180 | 96 | 84 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
630 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
571 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lancaster Bible College are 1010-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lancaster Bible College are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1173 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 519 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 168 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 54 (3%) |
| Asian | 47 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lancaster Bible College is $21,415 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,168 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,928 |
| $48-75K | $18,871 |
| $75-110K | $24,432 |
| $110K+ | $26,550 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,760 | $10,985 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,760 | $10,985 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,760 | $10,985 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,650 |
| Room charge | $5,740 |
| Meal charge | $5,450 |
Lancaster Bible College majors
Lancaster Bible College has granted 332 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs, 112 master's across 12 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lancaster Bible College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 26 | 125 | 11 | 2 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 15 | 55 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 9 | 21 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 21 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 14 | 6 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 5 | 13 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 6 | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 4 | 11 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 9 | ||
| Human Services, General | 11 | |||
| Social Work | 11 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 10 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 10 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 9 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 8 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 4 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Women's Ministry | 4 | |||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 3 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 50 | 332 | 112 | 14 |
Lancaster Bible College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 68% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lancaster Bible College has published 35 scientific papers with 31 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 | 9 |
General info
| Alternative names | LBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Make Friends - Change Lives |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 349 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 Eden Rd Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17601-5036 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | 7175697071 |