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Lancaster Bible College is located in a large suburb, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Lancaster Bible College top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study religion and philosophy.
The admissions department at Lancaster Bible College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 570 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school offers classes to 1,000 students (753 full-time equivalent).
Lancaster Bible College has a large share of part-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Lancaster Bible College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Lancaster Bible College
901 Eden Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
General Phone: (717) 569-7071
Admissions Phone: (717) 560-8271
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 560-8254
http://www.LBC.edu
Lancaster Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 177 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Lancaster Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 124 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 34 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lancaster Bible College had a total enrollment of 1,000 students (753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 71% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| New York | 4% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Lancaster Bible College offers campus housing for 409 of its 753 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 371 | 294 | 79% | 203 | 69% |
| Men | 161 | 119 | 74% | 88 | 74% |
| Women | 210 | 175 | 83% | 115 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 64% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 560-8271
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,080 |
| Room and board | $ 5,700 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lancaster Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 560-8254
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $46,542 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $37,301 | 8 | $38,260 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $43,816 | 11 | $40,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lancaster Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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