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Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Lancaster Bible College campus
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Admission rate
56%
Average net price
$24,806
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings
$49,033
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Lancaster Bible College is a private nonprofit college in Lancaster, PA with 1,569 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,806 per year ($24,778 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,033 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
56%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
395
Fall 2023
Admitted
376
Fall 2023
Yield
48%
of admitted students enrolled

Lancaster Bible College had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–665
200800
SAT Math540–615
200800

What Lancaster Bible College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$45,172
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$30,690

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,778
  • $30–48k$21,288
  • $48–75k$17,659
  • $75–110k$23,519
  • $110k+$30,835

Get a personal estimate with Lancaster Bible College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention
79%
Median earnings
$49,033
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,569
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Receive Pell grants
46%
  • White64%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Black25%
  • Asian1%

Lancaster Bible College FAQ

What is Lancaster Bible College's acceptance rate?+

Lancaster Bible College admits 56% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Lancaster Bible College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–665 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–615 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.

Is Lancaster Bible College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Lancaster Bible College?+

In Fall 2023, 395 students applied to Lancaster Bible College and 376 were admitted; 179 enrolled.

Does Lancaster Bible College consider legacy status?+

No. Lancaster Bible College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Lancaster Bible College require an essay?+

Lancaster Bible College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Lancaster Bible College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $45,172 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,806.

What is Lancaster Bible College's graduation rate?+

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Lancaster Bible College

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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