Lancaster Bible College accreditation reaffirmed

Lancaster Bible College’s accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), confirming its compliance with educational standards.

An institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, MSCHE affirmed that Lancaster Bible College met the commission’s standards for educational quality, assessment and continuous improvement.

“LBC‘s reaffirmation of accreditation is a testament to the excellent work of our faculty and staff over the past several years,” LBC President Dr. Tommy Kiedis said in a statement. “Accomplishing the objectives of the college’s simultaneous three-year strategic plan provided robust evidence for the comprehensive self-study as the college community ably demonstrated LBC’s mission and values to MSCHE.”

According to a release, accreditation by MSCHE assures students that their degree meets high academic and operational standards, and also allows the institution to participate in federal financial aid programs. Accreditation reaffirmation is a standard part of the accreditation cycle for all MSCHE-accredited institutions. Rather than being prompted by a specific concern or issue, reaffirmation is the regular process through which colleges and universities conduct a comprehensive institutional self-study, host a peer review team, and demonstrate continued compliance with MSCHE’s standards of educational quality and institutional effectiveness.

LBC conducted a self-study from 2024 to early 2026 in which the college examined itself against external criteria of excellence and demonstrate its compliance with MSCHE’s “Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation” and federal regulatory requirements. LBC’s 115-page Self-Study Report was submitted in January, followed by an on-site evaluation visit by commission representatives in March.

In its report, the MSCHE team commended LBC for several achievements, including the following:

• Expanding academic programs across levels.
• Maintaining mission alignment of academic programs, student support services and admissions practices.
• Aligning strategic planning and resource allocation with institutional and priorities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrating openness to feedback, readiness to learn and willingness to recognize opportunities for growth.

LBC has had three years of record fall total enrollment from 2023-25, has launched new academic programs on campus and online, held a groundbreaking for a Global Vision Center, and completed the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.