Lancaster Bible College: Review & Facts

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Lancaster Bible College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,070 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1933 and is one of the 9 schools located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Lancaster Bible College.

Majors
Offered
34
LBC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Management, Business, Education, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lancaster Bible College student retention rate is high at 81% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Lancaster Bible College is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at LBC is decent, 16:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, about $27,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Lancaster Bible College not covered by tuition are roughly $700; which comes to a total of $28,500 per academic year.

Read the details about Lancaster Bible College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
According to government data, 351 applications were submitted and 341 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at LBC in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
LBC provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lancaster Bible College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Lancaster Bible College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, nearly $5,700 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Lancaster Bible College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lancaster Bible College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lancaster Bible College
901 Eden Rd
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
17601-5036, USA
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