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Total Enrollment 1,375
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Lycoming College

http://www.lycoming.edu
700 College Place, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5192
(570) 321-4000

The mission of Lycoming College is to provide a distinguished baccalaureate education in the liberal arts. This is achieved within a coeducational, supportive, residential setting through programs that develop communication and critical thinking skills; foster self-awareness while increasing receptivity to new concepts and perspectives; explore literary and scientific traditions; cultivate an aesthetic sensibility; elicit social responsibility; promote racial inclusiveness, gender equality, and an appreciation of cultural diversity; and produce leadership for the institutions of society. Each student is encouraged to develop and strengthen virtues and traits of character that enable, ennoble, and emancipate the human spirit while deepening commitment to ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Lycoming College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,258), and 80% receive loans ($7,202 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,134.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lycoming College is $23,508 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,913 people applied to Lycoming College. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (29.0% male and 30.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     61.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     70.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     76.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Spring Semester: December 1 Fall Semester: March 1
Admissions Office Phone (570) 321-4000
Admissions Office Email admissions@lycoming.edu
Admissions Office Address 700 College Place · Williamsport, PA 17701
Admissions Website http:// (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.lycoming.edu/Admissions/Forms/OnlineApplication.html
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Lycoming College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Lycoming College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
 
Lycoming College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Area Studies, Other 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 29
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 52
Accounting 7
Business Administration and Management, General 45
Business/Corporate Communications 0
Business/Managerial Economics 0
International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 24
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
English language and literature/letters 9
English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 5
History 22
American History (United States) 0
European History 0
History, General 22
Mathematics and statistics 5
Applied Mathematics, Other 2
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 18
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology 17
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 10
Astronomy 3
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 3
Psychology 32
Psychology, General 32
Social sciences 43
Criminology 26
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 0
Economics, General 2
Political Science and Government, General 7
Sociology 8
Visual and performing arts 17
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Commercial and Advertising Art 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
Music, General 1
Sculpture 0
 
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