# Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/lancaster-bible-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 56% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 395 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 376 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–665 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–615 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,172 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,806 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,778 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,288 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,659 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $23,519 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,835 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,569 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 69% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,033 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What Lancaster Bible College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 213400. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology