Lancaster Bible College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6873 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1891 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1802 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #125 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 5 | In Lancaster |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 1,778
- Graduates
- 677
- 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 95% and is among the 30% 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 | 95% | 91% | 99% |
| Applicants | 395 | 177 | 218 |
| Admissions | 376 | 161 | 215 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 177 | 84 | 93 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
272 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
867 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lancaster Bible College are 1080-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lancaster Bible College are 21-23 (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 | 1406 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 697 (29%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 154 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (2%) |
| Asian | 33 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lancaster Bible College is $22,872 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 | $18,652 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,948 |
| $48-75K | $19,100 |
| $75-110K | $24,474 |
| $110K+ | $27,820 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,990 | $10,985 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,990 | $10,985 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,990 | $10,985 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,650 |
| Room charge | $5,970 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Lancaster Bible College majors
Lancaster Bible College has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 106 master's across 12 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lancaster Bible College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 29 | 95 | 15 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | 40 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | 22 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 20 | 4 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | 6 | 13 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 17 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 9 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 6 | ||
| Human Services, General | 6 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 6 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 5 | |||
| Psychology, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | 1 | ||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 3 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 36 | 265 | 106 | 10 |
Lancaster Bible College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 70% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lancaster Bible College has published 42 scientific papers with 97 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, History, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 | 21 |
| 2023 | 6 | 19 |
| 2024 | 4 | 34 |
General info
| Alternative names | LBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Make Friends - Change Lives |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 340 |
| 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 |