Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,350
Graduate Enrollment: 422
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 21.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 39.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 21.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.9%
Black: 19.7%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 13.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Black: 19.7%
Hispanic: 4.5%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 13.8%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 6.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,724
In-State tuition: $27,370Out-of-State tuition: $27,370
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,204 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,350 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,350 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,299 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,042 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 55.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,912 |
| $30k-48k | $17,282 |
| $48k-75k | $19,800 |
| $75k-110k | $24,214 |
| $110k+ | $26,562 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,319 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,948 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 83.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,875 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,497 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $26,775 | $258 | $28,992 ($2,416) | $34,166 ($2,847) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | $15,579 ($1,298) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 34 | $20,453 | $196 | $14,651 ($1,221) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 127 | $32,084 | $233 | $36,786 ($3,066) | $39,891 ($3,324) |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 27 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 23 | $22,584 | $236 | $30,683 ($2,557) | $30,595 ($2,550) |
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 12 | $48,590 | $379 | $30,542 ($2,545) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 14 | $25,000 | $223 | $36,467 ($3,039) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | $34,014 ($2,835) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | $24,062 | $246 | $38,439 ($3,203) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 35 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,571Full time faculty: 17%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,697,133 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,224,798 (2022)