Lancaster Bible College
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$26,330
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About Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster Bible College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,610, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The college offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,330.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
97% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
28%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
45%
Black
21%
Two or more races
18%
Unknown
9%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
50%
Socio-economic diversity
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
564
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 33% online
Bachelor's 16% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $26,330 | $26,330 |
Graduate | $10,470 | $10,470 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $9,650 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,350 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,350 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,350 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $39,330 | $39,330 |
Off-campus without family | $36,680 | $36,680 |
Off-campus with family | $29,680 | $29,680 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
73%
State Grant Aid
42%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
8Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
10Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
12Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
13Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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