Founded in 1933, Lancaster Bible College. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,472 full time undergraduate students, and 456 full time graduate students.
The Lancaster Bible College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 58 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Lancaster Bible College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
67%
Application Deadline
1-Dec
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
900-1120
ACT Range
19-25
Admissions at LBC are considered Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 42 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Lancaster Bible College.
11%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
39%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
6%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
28%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
72%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
28%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
39%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
39%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
6%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
94%
“I feel extremely safe”
6%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
28%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
39%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
78%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
60 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
35 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
61 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
63 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
63 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
63 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
63 Students rated local services 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
63 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.
Lancaster Bible College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Lancaster Bible College?
20 Students rated Lancaster Bible College
Caleb
04/18/2025
It is beautiful campus, located in the Amish country in Pennsylvania. The reason I have chosen to attend LBC in the fall is because how inviting everyone was and that is only a couple of hours away from my family. One of the biggest reasons I like it is because of the Christian environment that you get to be apart of while you are there!
John
01/26/2020
The campus is a small school with a focus on Christian value taught during mandatory chapel times and in the classroom. This school was one I purposely chose to grow in,y faith and knowledge after attending a public high school. The professors are engaging and and have a genuine interest in the students.
Aubrie
09/28/2019
Lancaster Bible College has provided me with some of the best relationships - some I will certainly have for a life time! My professors are intentional about serving the Lord and serving students. The library is great corner of campus and they provide great academic services.
Brianna
06/23/2019
It is an amazing school. Professors are very knowledgeable and genuinely care about the students. Rooms are a bit small, but are double-occupancy which is nice. Great location and overall facility, not in a big city but not in the middle of nowhere either. Although I am an online student, the online orientation her been thorough. I love they give life experience credits.
Alicia
05/01/2019
It is the best place in the area if you want to be taught through a Christian lens of understanding. Everything is someone how linked to the Christian belief system, and you will meet many people like you who love God and are there to deepen their relationship with him, as well as their understanding of him. You will have chapel every morning, you may attend church on campus on Sundays, people hang up hammocks outside for recreation, they have great scholarship/financial aid opportunities, and so much more. Definitely fell in love immediately, because it felt like a home away from home.
Nicole
01/07/2019
Lancaster Bible College is an extremely friendly and accepting campus. Students are kind, and professors are always willing and eager to help you. The campus is small, but beautiful. I feel that the classes really are helpful in preparing students to go into life and prepare for whatever is ahead of them.
Ethan
12/31/2018
I believe that LBC is an excellent option for secondary education due to a variety of reasons. First off, It's a safe environment where students can mature physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Not only that, but both the faculty members and students are kind-hearted, sincere people. Not just that, but the difficulty of the curriculum challenges students to take responsibility for managing their time to meet standards. LBC also has a few shops that allow you to get a snack, buy a cool book, or even some clothes. LBC's only downside is the food, which they're continually improving. Overall, I give LBC a 9/10.
Josiah
08/15/2018
I think it is a good college. I do not like the lack of meaningful conversations between students and I hate the lack of responsibility that students take to keep the dorms clean and nice. There seems to be a lot of immaturity among the college students. The professors that I have had so far are amazing and really care about their students. The outside of the campus looks nice and is well kept.
Molly
06/27/2018
This school is absolutely incredible. There professors and staff are always willing and ready to help and assist with anything that you need. You walk down the hallway or the sidewalk and everybody says hi, and is friendly to others. It is a beautiful and quaint college located right outside the heart of Lancaster City.
Christine
04/17/2018
I love it! The professors are knowledgeable and approachable, and the students are friendly. In addition, there's almost always something going on to get involved with, and if not, there's plenty of people ready for an adventure in the nearby city, farm country, or scenic overlooks!
Ashley
02/20/2018
Lancaster Bible College's staff is not just there to teach-- they invest in their students. They make it a priority to not only help a student succeed in the classroom, but also in life in general and in pursuing a career after college. This is a huge draw-in to LBC. When one can go in knowing he is about to receive a quality education and also the relationships that come with loving professors who genuinely care about life outside of the classroom, there is nothing lacking.
Nicholas
02/15/2018
I am only part way through my first semester so my opinion should not be weighed heavily. However, I could not be more impressed with my experience so far. The professors are fantastic, the courses excellent, the facilities terrific, and the atmosphere inviting. I look forward to these next four years of personal growth and development.
Emily
02/12/2018
Great academic program and awesome professors. All the staff really care about the students academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The culture/people here seem to be a little complacent in their genuineness and their faith. Also, there are few people who want to have intellectual conversation. The meal plans are too expensive for the quality of food being served.
Orgert
01/27/2018
Lancaster Bible College is an educational institution that cares for the mind, spirit & soul of the student.
Students are always considered a priority.
Personally I am enjoying the time in class and conversations I have with professors and students.
Jonathan
12/07/2017
This is a great school in growing professionally and spiritually. I have received countless hours of helpful instruction both in my personal life but, also in my professional life. This institution does a good job in preparing individuals for post college living. However, there are several drawbacks to this college that need to be addressed, such as academics are easy compared to other local universities.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Lancaster Bible College is 67%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Dear Sarah,
College can be a big change. One of the things that you can do to prepare yourself is to ask what do I want to be in the next year? What are the changes or growth I need to make to be the person that I want to be? As much as you dream that college will change you to who you want to be, you will still be the same person, have the same quirks and struggles. Sure, you will change from who you were in high school, but growth won't happen unless you make the effort. So go ahead and start making the transition now to who you want to be. If there are relationships you want to keep from high school and beyond, be intentional about them. If there are habits you want to make or break, start now. Growth just doesn't happen just because you go to college, but because you make the effort to change wherever you are. Your years at college can make or break who you want to be as a person. I'm eager for your growth and change to college!
the college student,
Sarah
Lancaster Bible College is certainly not your party school or frat house. As the name suggests this is a Bible college and only persons serious about their faith and religion should consider going here. That being said this college boasts a wide variety of people from all walks of life including; musicians, artists, preachers and teachers. If you are the kind of person who is perhaps a little on the conservative side, likes community service and outreach and a place to belong, then this is the place for you. God Bless.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The professors do care about our lives both in and outside of the classroom. the professors are extremely approachable. The size of my school is wonderful, and I can get to know many people. The athletic games are fun to watch and our Women's soccer team was basically undefeated- Go Chargers. I can't imagine going anywhere else.
My classmates are determined, striving to succeed in all that they do, and they encourage others in order that those students around them may also accomplish great things in all that they do, both in and out of the classroom.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about our school is most likely the food. Overall it is decent but there are just some days where you feel like no matter what you pick food wise it could be a wrong choice.
My school is known for the great education that it gives to each student. It is also recognized for having one of the best professors anyone could ask for, they are loving, caring and willing to go that extra mile for anyone. This school has such a easy to breathe atmosphere and beautiful people to have everlasting friendships with. It is ran by one of the best presidents any school could ask for. He interacts with students and demostrates a great loving character to every person he encounters. This place will help anyone stretch in many new ways.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Those who don't want to grow in there faith or don't have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Those who also dont have a lifestyle that is honoring should reconsider a differernt college.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
My school is a place of great community with wonderful professors and staff who genuinely care about students. The classes can be rough, so much can be learned. There are a veriety of majors to choose from both in and out of ministry, but all equip you for work in ministry.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The combination of small classrooms paired with Christian professors who understand where you are and where you want to get with your education makes this unique. My social work professor continues to be a person who I can come back to for guidance and advice!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
97% of students attending Lancaster Bible College receive some sort of financial aid.
37% were awarded federal grants.70%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
