Overview
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is a private, liberal arts institution established in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In order to graduate, each student is required to fulfill an Enhanced Academic Experience, which can consist of a cooperative program, a non-credit internship, a departmental honors project, or other similar experiences. All students at Lycoming have the opportunity to enroll in a Entrepreneurship minor along with their chosen major so that they can turn their passion into a profession. The campus showcases many unique facilities, such as the Snowden Library, the Detwiler Planetarium, an electronic music studio, and the Mary L. Welch Theater.
Acceptance Rate:
68%
Average Net Price:
$18,580
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1126
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $49,804 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $49,804 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,612 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
88%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$40,733
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,547
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,964
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5049
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,547
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$34,369,908
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,061,937
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,230
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,912
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,392
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,345
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
3225
Students Applied
46%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
27
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1126
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,063
Total Number of Undergrads
1,063
0
100
54%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
54
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
15
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
37%
Student Organizations
54
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
87%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
81%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Warriors
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Landmark Conference
Total Male Athletes
266
Total Female Athletes
113
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Lycoming College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,400
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Williamsport
New York
Harrisburg
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Lycoming College
UPMC Susquehanna
Geisinger
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Merck
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,912
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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