Lancaster Bible College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	450
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster Bible College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Lancaster Bible College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lancaster Bible College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Lancaster Bible College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,370

Cost of attendance at Lancaster Bible College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,370

Cost of attendance at Lancaster Bible College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lancaster Bible College received on average $15,192 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,192

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	48	30%	$4,662	$223,772
Other Federal Grant	92	58%	$3,430	$315,572
State Grant/Scholarships	60	38%	$3,544	$212,652
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	159	100%	$11,870	$1,887,326
Total Grant & Scholarships	159	100%	$15,192	$2,415,550

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lancaster Bible College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lancaster Bible College students is 61.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

61.6%

white 61.6% 69 students
unknown 74.3% 26 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 65.2% 15 students

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Lancaster Bible College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lancaster Bible College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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