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Lancaster Bible College
About 56 in 100 applicants get into Lancaster Bible College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Lancaster Bible College occupies suburban Lancaster, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $60,674 four years out. Faculty pay averages $69,732 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,569 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1080 and 1270 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lancaster Bible College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Lancaster Bible College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1080 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lancaster Bible College received 395 applications and admitted 376 (95.2%), with 179 enrolling.
How Lancaster Bible College compares
| Lancaster Bible College | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.9% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,990 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,096 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Lancaster Bible College's median earnings are $44,096 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $29,990 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Lancaster Bible College lists tuition at $29,990 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lancaster Bible College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $29,990 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,569 undergraduates, Lancaster Bible College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
66.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 33% don't — ask a Lancaster Bible College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lancaster Bible College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,674 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $44,718 |
| Human Services, General | $42,735 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,779 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,489 |
Median earnings for these 5 Lancaster Bible College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,096 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Lancaster Bible College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lancaster Bible College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1080–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 55.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lancaster Bible College's acceptance rate?
95.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 376 admitted from 395 applicants.
How much does Lancaster Bible College cost?
At Lancaster Bible College, published tuition is $29,990 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lancaster Bible College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lancaster Bible College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,096 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- ASPIRA City College — 50% admitted
- Gettysburg College — 38.9% admitted
- Moore College of Art and Design — 56.5% admitted
- Moravian University — 54.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.