More selective than 86% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lancaster Bible College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Lancaster Bible College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lancaster Bible College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 665 |
| SAT math | 540 | 615 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lancaster Bible College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 56% | 530–665 | 540–615 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 540–660 | 540–610 | 21–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lancaster Bible College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Lancaster Bible College has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | 41% | 69% | $42,478 |
| 14 | Dickinson College | 42% | 80% | $37,607 |
| 15 | Moravian University | 54% | 72% | $30,670 |
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
| 17 | Lancaster Bible College | 56% | 67% | $25,480 |
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania State University | 61% | 86% | $32,875 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Lancaster Bible College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lancaster Bible College admissions questions
What is the Lancaster Bible College acceptance rate?
Lancaster Bible College accepts 56% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 376 of 395 applicants were admitted.
Does Lancaster Bible College require the SAT or ACT?
Lancaster Bible College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lancaster Bible College?
The middle 50% of Lancaster Bible College enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1280 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lancaster Bible College?
48% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (179 of 376).
Is Lancaster Bible College getting harder to get into?
Lancaster Bible College accepted 56% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lancaster Bible College overview