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Lycoming College
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  • 4 Year
  • WILLIAMSPORT, PA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

ONE COLLEGE PLACE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Landmark Conference
From Lycoming College

Lycoming College is a place where students think deeply and act boldly. They customize academics to their unique interests and goals from 100+ majors and minors. They immerse themselves in high-impact experiences like internships, research, and global study. They engage in career preparation at twice the rate of other college students with the help of subject-specific career advisors. They receive individualized attention and access to advanced equipment from day one thanks to an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. They form enduring friendships and discover new skills through our Outdoor Leadership & Education program, 19 Division III sports teams, and 60+ student organizations. At Lycoming, students build platforms for a lifetime of professional growth and personal fulfillment.

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Lycoming College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1080-1250
ACT Range
23-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,508 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$38,533 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 37 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 43 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 43 responses

Majors

Astrophysics at Lycoming College

academic spotlight

Want a clearer understanding of how planets, stars, and their environments develop and transform the universe? Lycoming’s Bachelor of Science in astrophysics prepares students for graduate-level studies or careers with high-tech corporations. Students have even completed research for the Space Telescope Science Institute (Operated by AURA for NASA) and the Very Large Array in New Mexico!

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    3%
  • On Campus
    97%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,081 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
34%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 23 responses
  • Friendly
    30%
  • Lycoming Warrior
    30%
  • Unique
    26%
  • Interesting
    9%
  • Stereotypical
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
70%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 37 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 51 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 23 responses
  • Community
    57%
  • A home away from home
    39%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Uncomfortable
    4%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
67%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 27 responses

Lycoming College Reviews

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