Lancaster Bible College — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic heart of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster Bible College is a premier non-denominational Christian institution renowned for its unique curriculum that automatically awards every traditional undergraduate a double major in Bible and Theology alongside their chosen professional discipline. The college boasts highly respected, accredited academic programs in teacher education, business administration, counseling, and worship arts, all designed to seamlessly integrate faith with professional practice. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, Christ-centered culture defined by regular chapel gatherings, local and global service opportunities, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics, offering a supportive environment focused on both spiritual and professional growth.

Wikipedia:Lancaster Bible College is a private Bible college, seminary, and graduate school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Location

Lancaster, PA, 17601-5036 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

PHL · Philadelphia

57 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$44,066

Avg net price

$25,480

Room & board

$12,221

Tuition

$29,990

Books & supplies

$970/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$24,486

$30–48k

$22,017

$48–75k

$23,904

$75–110k

$24,034

$110k+

$29,957

Admissions

Admit rate

56%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1180

Reading 530–665

Math 540–615

ACT midpoint

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

69%

4-yr on-time completion

63%

1st-yr retention

79%

Transfer-out rate

10%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

62%

Transferred

13%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

25%

Median earnings (6yr)

$36,747

Median earnings (10yr)

$44,096

Median debt

$20,500

Monthly loan payment

$217

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$22,950

Debt (90th percentile)

$30,000

Student Body

Men 44%Women 56%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

35%

First-generation

35%

Median family income

$44,041

Independent students

43%

Avg age at entry

29.0

Part-time students

37%

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

Black

25%

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$36,747

10 years after entry

$44,096

Bible/Biblical Studies95

Business Administration, Management and Operations40

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries21

Communication and Media Studies17

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16

Criminal Justice and Corrections14

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11

Social Work7

Theological and Ministerial Studies6

Human Services, General6

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6

Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology5

Psychology, General5

Marketing4

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language3

Music3

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Institutional

Endowment

$19M

Classification

Master's (Small)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

13%

Avg faculty salary

$5,811/mo

Instructional spend/student

$6,507