About Lancaster Bible College

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 Rate67%
Application Deadline1-Dec
Application Fee25
SAT Range900-1120
ACT Range19-25

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”
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”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    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?

19 Students rated Lancaster Bible College

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.

Lancaster Bible College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Lancaster Bible College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Lancaster Bible College is 67%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. 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

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    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.

    Read all 17 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    You have to play in sport or do school activities to be noticed. Plus, it is too expensive and the school does not have lots of scholarships.

    Read all 16 answers

  5. 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.

    Read all 15 answers

  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The fact that I can graduate in five years with my master's degree

    Read all 12 answers

  7. Describe the students at your school.

    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.

    Read all 11 answers

  8. 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.

    Read all 11 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    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.

    Read all 10 answers

  10. 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.

    Read all 9 answers

  11. 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.

    Read all 8 answers

  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known more about the services on campus.

    Read all 6 answers

  13. 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!

    Read all 5 answers

Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

1,472

Total Undergrad Enrollment

456

Total Grad Students

42%

Out-Of-State

57%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

36%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
20%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
61%

TUITION & AID

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.

Cost Out of State

$21,000

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,580

Room and Board

30,580

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,307
$30 - $48K
$18,119
$48 - $75K
$18,531
$75 - $110K
$22,347
$110K & UP
$24,181

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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