LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE

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1 LANCASTER BIBLE COLLEGE Office of Admissions New Student Survey Spring 2013 Table of Contents Page I. Summary Sheet II. Student Personal Data Class Status Area & Living Arrangements Church Attendance Job Status Favorite Magazines III. Educational Data Choice of LBC Other Colleges Considered Colleges Where Accepted IV. Influence Grid Results First Impressions Influences Additional Comments 1

2 Spring 2013 Survey Summary Total number entering the class 56 Total number taking the survey 45 Percent taking survey 80.35% Degrees to be pursued: Bachelor of Science: 42 Associate degree: 1 One year certificate: 1 Undecided: 1 Top 5 other colleges applied to or considered: 1. Washington Bible College Liberty University 8 3. Cairn University 3 4. Messiah College 3 5. Millersville University 3 Decision to attend LBC: Before senior year: 0 During senior year: 1 After graduating from high school: 8 While at another college: 33 After graduating from another college: 1 No Response: 2 Top 5 POSITIVE influences for attending LBC: 1. LBC s reputation of Biblical academics and standards Social Life available at a small private college Education I ll received at LBC will help me to get a job Students, faculty, and staff were friendly when I visited Personal care of the students 34 2

3 Student Personal Data: Sex: Men: 27 Women: 18 Marital Status: Single: 42 Married: 3 Divorced: 0 Separated: 0 Widowed: 0 Number of miles from hometown: Less than 5 miles: 1 6 to 10 miles: 3 11 to 50 miles: 7 51 to 99 miles: 12 Over 100 miles: 21 No Response: 1 Class Status: Freshman: 21 Sophomore: 13 Junior: 6 Senior: 2 Unknown: 3 I am a: Full-time Student (12 or more credits): 45 Part-time Student (under 12 credits): 0 Church Services regularly attended: Sunday Morning Worship: Mid-week youth/prayer meeting: Sunday Morning Sunday school: Sunday evening: Age: % Under 18: % 18 19: % 20-21: % 22 23: % Over 23: 9 20% Area and living arrangements: Out of the Area: In the Dormitory: 30 Off Campus: 2 Local Area: In the Dormitory: 9 Off Campus: 4 Jobs while attending LBC: Part-time on campus jobs: 17 Part-time off campus jobs: 10 More than one part-time job: 4 Have a full time job: 1 Not working: 13 I am a: First-time College Student: 9 Transfer Student: 36 Readmitting Student (Been to LBC before): 0 No Response: 0 3

4 Educational Data Reasons the students chose LBC: Christ Centered Academics/Specific Program/Reputation 15 Community/Atmosphere/Environment 15 WBC 15 God s Calling 11 Staff 7 Affordable/Finances 3 Location 3 Family and Friends 2 Visit/Preview Day/Tour 2 Athletics/Extra-Curricular 1 Size 0 Other Colleges applied to or considered: Washington Bible College 11 Liberty University 8 Cairn University 3 Messiah College 3 Millersville University 3 Bowie State University 2 Harrisburg Area Community College 2 Hartford University 2 Howard University 2 Morgan State University 2 Regent University 2 University of District of Columbia 2 Virginia Union University 2 Art Institute of York 1 Biola University 1 Bob Jones University 1 Boyce College 1 College of Southern Maryland 1 Coppin State University 1 Eastern University 1 Hampton University 1 Howard Community College 1 Lehigh Carbon Community College 1 Loch Haven University 1 Lebanon Valley College 1 Med-Tech 1 Mount Olive University 1 New Jersey Institute of Tech 1 Norfolk State University 1 North Central Technical College 1 PG Community College 1 Prince George Community College 1 Rollins University 1 Rutgers University 1 Standford Brown Ins. 1 University of Deleware 1 University of Maryland 1 University of South Florida 1 Univserity of South Dakota 1 Valley Forge College 1 West Virginia State University 1 William Carey University 1 York Community College 1 Colleges Where Accepted: Washington Bible College 11 Liberty University 3 Cairn University 3 Messiah University 2 Harrisburg Area Community College 2 Virginia Union University 2 North Central Technical College 1 Millersville University 1 West Virginia State University 1 Bowie State University 1 Med-tech 1 Norfolk State 1 Hampton University 1 Morgan State University 1 William Carey University 1 Coppin State University 1 Howard University 1 Valley Forge College 1 Stanford Brown Ins 1 4

5 University of District of Columbia 1 Lebanon Valley College 1 York Area Community College 1 Howard Community college 1 Loch Haven University 1 Art Institute of York 1 Lehigh Carbon Community College 1 Rutgers University 1 University of South Florida 1 Influence Grid Results First Impressions of LBC Pleased or somewhat pleased with the friendliness of the Admissions team 44 Pleased or somewhat pleased with the overall impression of LBC 43 Pleased or somewhat pleased with the pre-registration process 42 Pleased or somewhat pleased with information from the Financial Aid Office 42 Pleased or somewhat pleased with information received from the Admissions Office 39 Influence Grid Results POSITIVE this item played a positive role in students decision to attend Lancaster Bible College. People Parents 34 Students, faculty, and staff were friendly when I visited 34 LBC staff member 32 Friends already attending LBC 26 LBC faculty member 26 A personal letter or phone call from LBC personnel 24 Pastor 22 Friends planning to attend LBC 21 Youth Pastor 15 An LBC graduate/former student 14 Guidance Counselor 11 Wanted to study with a particular faculty member 10 Teacher 7 High school coach 1 LBC MINISTRIES The LBC Chorale 8 LBC H.I.S. Missions Ministry Teams 8 LBC ensemble 11 LBC PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES LBC s reputation of Biblical academics and standards 38 The reputation of a particular department 28 Size of LBC 24 The general facilities at LBC 21 LBC was the most affordable school 19 Availability of early morning and evening classes 19 Athletic program 13 Enrollment in JumpStart Program 8 5

6 ADMISSION CONTACT A phone call from an Admissions Representative 30 Touring the campus 29 The Financial aid package I received from LBC 27 A personal letter from the Admissions Office 23 Attending Preview Day/Open House 16 Talking with someone from LBC at a college fair 16 ADVERTISING AND LITERATURE LBC s Website 22 A brochure about LBC 11 The LBC catalog 9 An article or advertisement about LBC in a newspaper 5 A magazine advertisement 3 A radio announcement 3 GENERAL INFLUENCES Social life was available at a small private college 37 Education I ll receive at LBC will help me to get a job 36 The personal care of the students 34 Opportunities for part-time work on campus 26 Opportunities for part-time work in the community 20 The availability of housing in the Lancaster area 18 LBC is located close to my home 17 Additional Comments: Students are encouraged at the close of the survey to convey any additional comments or recommendations regarding the enrollment process. Negative Feedback: On a visit I was lead to believe I'd only have 2 years to complete my degree. A week before I came, that number changed to 3 years. If God hadn't ordered me to come, that would have been a deal breaker. Also, I was told I'd hear about my room assignment last week, but no mail, , or letter ever showed up. Mixed Feedback: Everyone was so helpful and caring. The fun games that we played were too loud and overwhelming for me. Thank you for your help. The admissions process was awesome just wish there were more scholarships for transfers [Orientation was] very organized, could be shortened just a bit My admissions counselor Jared went above and beyond to help me make a very quick and smooth transition from Messiah College to here. He was very helpful with everything! Other than a small problem with losing my transcript everything went very well. Thank you! Feedback: My pastor influenced me a lot and encouraged me to attend LBC and since he has had and put people in place that has my best interest at heart 6

7 Thank you Scott, Lindsey, Tommy, and Coach Beers for fighting to get me into this school. Words cannot describe how grateful I am. Also anyone else involved with getting me in, this doesn't feel real at all. Thank you all so much! The admissions team is doing an awesome job making a first impression on everyone is a big icebreaker. It has been a great experience thus far. Lindsey Boyer is a gem. Great helping faculty and advisors I thought Betty was SUPER! Helpful and made me feel more welcome and at peace about coming. Very smooth process!! Great, friendly admissions staff Everyone was so helpful and friendly Scott and Betty were both amazing in their help for me. Both were very friendly, and Scott especially seemed to go the extra mile to make the transition as easy as possible. Tricia Becker was awesome and so very helpful with every question I had asked her. Jared Yoder was a great help in my process and very influential and made my decision easier. The admissions team, particularly Tricia Becker, is fantastic! Thank you all so much for everything! I love you guys! :) The admissions process was easy and awesome and I look forward to sharing this journey with you! The hospitality here and the willingness to co-operate with our ministries back at home was amazing. I really thank you all. Everyone at LBC was great, welcoming, and helpful. Thank you for helping all of us transition. The admissions team was very helpful I love it here already! I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for what he has accomplished at the cross and in my life. I thank God for LBC! I really thank Lindsey. She has changed my life and helped me a lot. I'm here because of her. You guys are very good at what you all do. Jared was very good with communicating with me and my parents and dealt with everything in a good manner. He went the extra mile to make sure I had what I needed. Mandi Wissler is so encouraging and a wonderful woman! Mr Boyer (Scott) has been the most helpful during my transition to LBC> When I thought I wasn't going to be able to get to school he helped me come up with ideas to get here if my plan fell through, even offered to have someone come get me as a last resort. I really appreciate the time and dedication that the staff in admissions office put into getting WBC students here. Jared Yoder and Mandi were very helpful through the process. The girls I stayed with when I came to visit were amazing and had an impact on my decision to come. Love Tim Koller, he's awesome! Also Scott is amazing! These two guys really worked with me and helped my transition to LBC to be smooth. These guys are super awesome! Betty Pompell - very helpful, supportive and influential in my decision to attend LBC!! 7