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About Lancaster Bible College

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Lancaster Bible College is a private university in Lancaster, PA, known for its faith based mission, highly accessible admissions, and small campus community. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Lancaster Bible College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 184 students each year. Lancaster Bible College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1220, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lancaster Bible College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,307 per year; the sticker price of $41,924 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lancaster Bible College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
1115
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1220 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lancaster Bible College

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Essay Strategy
Lancaster Bible College wants to see how your Christian faith shapes your everyday life and academic goals, so use your personal statement to describe a specific moment or experience where your faith guided a real decision or changed your perspective.
Extracurriculars
LBC places a strong emphasis on ministry and service, so highlight any church involvement, mission trips, youth group leadership, or community outreach work prominently in your activities list since these experiences directly reflect the school's core mission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lancaster Bible College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$24.5k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$22.0k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$23.9k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$24.0k
110k+~$42k/yr$30.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,140
Undergrad Enrollment
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