Lancaster Bible College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lancaster, PA
1.0 1 review

#49 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,519

Location Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Website lbc.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lancaster Bible College sits on a suburban 100-acre campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia. Established in 1933 as a Bible institute, the institution has evolved into an accredited college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs primarily focused on biblical studies, ministry preparation, counseling, and education. The campus features traditional collegiate architecture with modern academic facilities and residential halls that house the majority of undergraduate students. As a faith-based institution, Lancaster Bible College maintains a commitment to biblical higher education while expanding its academic offerings to include professional programs in business, social work, and criminal justice. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Chargers, participating in the National Christian College Athletic Association.

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Ratings

Lancaster Bible College is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lancaster Bible College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#713
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#470
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#61
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#49
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#83

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1280

Acceptance Rate

55.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 33.7%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,990

Costs for Lancaster Bible College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$29,990
Books and Supplies		$970
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$12,221
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,359
Total One Year Cost		$46,540

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lancaster Bible College are Theology and Religious Vvocations and Education. 93% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations and 7% in Education.