TuitionList IPEDS 2022 data

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Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Less than 2-year · 1,000–4,999 students

In-state tuition
$28,460
per year, 2022
Rank in Pennsylvania
#110
of 178 by price
Acceptance rate
97%
351 applied

At $28,460 a year, Lancaster Bible College costs $8,933 more than the median Pennsylvania college ($19,527).

CityLancaster, PA
CountyLancaster County
ControlPrivate nonprofit
LevelLess than 2-year
Size1,000–4,999 students
ZIP17601-5036
Websitewww.lbc.edu
IPEDS ID213400

Cheaper options in Pennsylvania

College In-state Out-of-state Type
1 Northern Pennsylvania Regional CollegePublicWarren · 2-year $4,440 $4,800 Public
2 Community College of PhiladelphiaPublicPhiladelphia · 2-year $4,632 $8,688 Public
3 Community College of Allegheny CountyPublicPittsburgh · 2-year $4,722 $8,563 Public
4 Bucks County Community CollegePublicNewtown · 2-year $4,984 $9,184 Public
5 Northampton County Area Community CollegePublicBethlehem · 2-year $5,070 $10,650 Public
6 Lehigh Carbon Community CollegePublicSchnecksville · 2-year $5,100 $9,030 Public

Other colleges in Lancaster

College In-state Out-of-state Type
1 Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyPublicLancaster · 2-year $8,450 $8,450 Public
2 Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignPrivateLancaster · Less than 2-year $29,450 $29,450 Private nonprofit
3 Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPrivateLancaster · Less than 2-year $30,821 $30,821 Private nonprofit
4 Franklin and Marshall CollegePrivateLancaster · Less than 2-year $65,844 $65,844 Private nonprofit
5 Lancaster Theological SeminaryPrivateLancaster · Less than 2-year Private nonprofit

Questions

How much is tuition at Lancaster Bible College?

Published in-state tuition and fees are $28,460 per year, according to IPEDS 2022 data. This is the sticker price — most students pay less after grants and scholarships.

Is this the price I will actually pay?

Probably not. This is the published sticker price. The average student pays less after federal grants, state aid and institutional scholarships. Use the school's net price calculator — every U.S. college is legally required to have one on its website — for an estimate based on your family's income.

Does tuition include housing and food?

No. The figures above are tuition and required fees only. Room, board, books, transportation and personal expenses are separate and often add $10,000–$20,000 a year for students living on campus.

How current is this data?

These figures come from IPEDS 2022, the U.S. Department of Education's mandatory annual survey of every college that receives federal student aid. Tuition typically rises each year, so treat this as a baseline and confirm current rates on the school's website.

Before you apply

Fill out the FAFSA. It is free and it is how you qualify for federal grants and loans. Many state and school scholarships also require it. Filing early matters — some aid runs out.

Compare the net price, not the sticker price. A $50,000 private college can end up cheaper than a $20,000 public one after aid. Never rule out a school on the published number alone.

Check accreditation. Credits from an unaccredited school usually will not transfer, and employers may not recognize the degree.