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Lancaster Bible College Admission Requirements

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Lancaster Bible College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

97.2%
Admission Difficulty for Lancaster Bible College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lancaster Bible College is 97.2%.  Its admission rate is the 122nd lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lancaster Bible College and can you get accepted?

Lancaster Bible College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 341 out of the 351 who applied were admitted.

Lancaster Bible College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Of those applicants who were admitted, 54% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lancaster Bible College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.31 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

Lancaster Bible College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.31*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Lancaster Bible College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lancaster Bible College are to have around a 3.31 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.31 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Lancaster Bible College accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lancaster Bible College is 3.31 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #80 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lancaster Bible College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.31 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Lancaster Bible College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lancaster Bible College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 40% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1010-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT 

40%
SAT Scores for Lancaster Bible College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 1010
SAT Scores for Lancaster Bible College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1220
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lancaster Bible College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lancaster Bible College is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1220. Students who get into Lancaster Bible College score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers..  Lancaster Bible College ranks #74 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lancaster Bible College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lancaster Bible College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1115, you have around a 97% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Lancaster Bible College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1220 and Above Good >98%
1115 to 1220 Avg + 97%-98%
1010 to 1115 Avg - 94%-97%
905 to 1010 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 905 Low <90%
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Lancaster Bible College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for Lancaster Bible College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 22
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Lancaster Bible College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Lancaster Bible College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Lancaster Bible College is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 25.  The school ranks #61 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lancaster Bible College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lancaster Bible College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Lancaster Bible College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 97% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 25 ACT score.

Lancaster Bible College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >99%
22 to 25 Avg + 97%-99%
20 to 22 Avg - 95%-97%
18 to 20 Reach 92%-95%
Less than 18 Low <92%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Lancaster Bible College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 172 179 351
Accepted 168 173 341
Acceptance Rate 98% 97% 97%
Enrolled 86 98 184
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 51% 57% 54%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lancaster Bible College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lancaster Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lancaster Bible College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lancaster Bible College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Lancaster Bible College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.31 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1120 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213400 IPEDS survey data for Lancaster Bible College.

Last updated February 24, 2024