Lancaster Bible College

https://www.lbc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$29,990
8.03% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$22,872
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
95.2%
395 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
2,455
42.4% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
70.5%
103 Graduates

About

Lancaster Bible College is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lancaster Bible College were Biblical Studies (95 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 degrees), and Other Communication & Media Studies (17 degrees).

In 2023, 418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lancaster Bible College. 47.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (230 degrees), 2.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lancaster Bible College is $29,990, which is $14,826 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lancaster Bible College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 543 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lancaster Bible College is $29,990, which is $14,826 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,872.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Lancaster Bible College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,990
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lancaster Bible College was $29,990. The cost of tuition at Lancaster Bible College is $14,826 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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Average Net Price

$22,872
2023 Value
6.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lancaster Bible College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,872. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lancaster Bible College grew by 6.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,006
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lancaster Bible College was of $9,006 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.05% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

78%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Lancaster Bible College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.4% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lancaster Bible College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 543 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Lancaster Bible College received 395 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.5% annual growth. Out of those 395 applicants, 376 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,455 students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College in 2023. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lancaster Bible College has an overall enrollment yield of 47.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.2%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
376
Accepted Out of 395

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lancaster Bible College was 95.2% (376 admissions from 395 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12.5%, while admissions grew by 10.3%.

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SAT Scores

32%
Submission Percentage (2023)
57
Scores Submitted (2023)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Lancaster Bible College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Lancaster Bible College had a total enrollment of 2,455 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lancaster Bible College is 1,040 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,415. This means that 42.4% of students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lancaster Bible College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.3% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 1.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.34% Asian, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.9%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Black or African American Male (7.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Male (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lancaster Bible College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,455 students. The full-time enrollment at Lancaster Bible College is 1,040 and the part-time enrollment is 1,415. This means that 42.4% of students enrolled at Lancaster Bible College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lancaster Bible College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Lancaster Bible College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,406 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    697 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lancaster Bible College is 57.3% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 3.75% Two or More Races, 1.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.34% Asian, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.326% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Lancaster Bible College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lancaster Bible College is white (230 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lancaster Bible College is Biblical Studies (95 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 degrees) and Other Communication & Media Studies (17 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lancaster Bible College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (233 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Communications (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,541,102 people), Secondary school teachers (499,453 people), Education administrators (295,264 people), Other managers (269,491 people), and Special education teachers (211,576 people).

The most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College in 2023 are Theology (233 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), Communications (19 degrees), Education (40 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College are Theology (233 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), Communications (19 degrees), Education (40 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,751,879 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,424 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (203,580 people), Individual & family services (145,860 people), and Religious organizations (133,678 people).

The most specialized majors at Lancaster Bible College are Theology (233 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), Communications (19 degrees), Education (40 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)
  1. Biblical Studies
    95 degrees awarded
  2. Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Other Communication & Media Studies
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lancaster Bible College was Biblical Studies with 95 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

220
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
198
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 220 degrees were awarded to men at Lancaster Bible College, which is 1.11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Lancaster Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.09 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Lancaster Bible College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.918 times less than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

47%
100% Completion Time
57%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Lancaster Bible College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lancaster Bible College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    230 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    112 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lancaster Bible College is white (230 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

9.33% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    124 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    106 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lancaster Bible College is white male (124 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (106 degrees).

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Operations

Lancaster Bible College employs 25 Assistant professors, 15 Professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Lancaster Bible College are Male Professor (15), Female Assistant professor (15), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lancaster Bible College are: Management, with 54 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.4M
2023 Salaries
6.89%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Lancaster Bible College paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, a 6.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.65% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$3.12M
Instructional Salaries
50
Number of Employees

In 2023, Lancaster Bible College paid a total of $3.12M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
25 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
54 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lancaster Bible College were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lancaster Bible College were Management with 54 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lancaster Bible College was Male Professor with 15 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lancaster Bible College.

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