Lebanon Valley College

The College

Founded in 1866, Lebanon Valley College (LVC) was the first college east of the Alleghenies to offer higher education to both men and women. Today, the College remains a leader -- ranked number 3 on U.S. News & World Report's Great Schools, Great Prices list.

The college provides an education that imparts the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to live and work in a changing, diverse, and fragile world. Students develop the desire and ability to think deeply, ask critical questions, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively, preparing themselves to be competitive and flexible in whatever career they pursue.

A 13:1 student-faculty ratio ensures that students have direct access those who teach and guide them; discussions and interactions between faculty members and students outside of the classroom are common.

LVC is distinctive due to its reputation for collaborative research. Each summer, LVC students work alongside professors as funded research assistants. LVC students coauthor articles in academic journals or present their work at professional conferences. The Arnold Experiential Education Program awards funds annually to support student-faculty research, independent student summer research, and independent student internships, providing opportunities seldom found at the undergraduate level.

LVC provides for every aspect of college life. Academic buildings feature enhanced classrooms with the latest technology. Two student centers, one of which just underwent a $13.3 million revitalization, support community gatherings, group study, and extracurricular interests. Students enjoy a recreational sports center; a varsity gymnasium; a synthetic turf multi-sport main stadium; soccer, baseball, field hockey, and softball parks; and a state-of-the-art physical therapy facility.

LVC's Career Services staff helps student's research careers, establish contacts with potential employers, and offers seminars on resume writing and interviewing skills. The Career Connections alumni database provides students direct access to successful alumni in their fields.

Location

Annville is 10 minutes from Hershey and within a 2- to 3-hour drive of Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Washington, D.C. A variety of internships, potential employers, cultural events, and other activities are accessible within the surrounding communities.

Majors and Degrees

The college confers five baccalaureate degrees. The Bachelor of Arts is available in art and art history, criminal justice, economics, English, French, German, historical communications, history, international studies, music, music business, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology, Spanish, and certain individualized majors.

The Bachelor of Science is available in accounting, actuarial science, biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, cooperative engineering, digital communications, early childhood education, healthcare management, health science, mathematics, music education, physics, psychobiology, psychology, and certain individualized majors.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and Bachelor of Music (with an emphasis in music recording technology) are also available.

Lebanon Valley offers master's degree programs in business, music education, and science education, in addition to a doctoral program in physical therapy and pre-professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine, ministry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.

Academic Programs

Lebanon Valley has long been known for the strength of its academic programs and the achievement of its faculty members and alumni. For the past ten years, the National Science Foundation has placed LVC among the top 15 percent of the nation's private, predominantly undergraduate institutions for producing the most Ph.D. students in the chemical and biological sciences.

Off-Campus Programs

Students are encouraged to take advantage of numerous off-campus study opportunities throughout the world. Internship-based programs in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia are also available. A student's scholarship funding and financial aid can be transferred to any of the programs, making study abroad available to all students, regardless of a student's financial situation.

Internships are another important aspect of experience-based learning at LVC. With guidance from professors and help from professional counselors, students in every major find internship placements, gain professional experiences, and build confidence.

Academic Facilities

LVC's beautiful campus teems with twenty-first-century technologies. The Bishop Library collection contains more than 200,000 items. Well-equipped, up-to-date laboratories provide students with the tools they need to conduct cutting-edge research, either independently, or in partnership with faculty.

Costs

Annual tuition for the 2012-13 school year is $33,670. Room and board charges are $9180 and fees are $800.

Financial Aid

LVC has received national recognition for its generous and distinctive merit-based scholarship program, which rewards strong high school performance with automatic merit scholarships. Students who graduate in the top 30 percent of their high school class receive an automatic LVC scholarship worth up to one-quarter to one-half the cost of tuition.

Need-based financial assistance is also available. In 2012-13, the College committed more than $24 million in merit- and need-based aid. Overall, 95 percent of LVC students receive some form of financial assistance from the college. Students and their families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility. The priority deadline for filing for financial aid is March 1.

Faculty

LVC professors are dedicated to teaching and are drawn to the college for its close-knit community, and for the opportunity to be actively involved in students' educational growth. Faculty members play an active role in helping students find internships and get started with their own research. The college maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 (FTE). The average class size is 20, and all courses are taught by professors, not graduate students.

Admission Requirements

The LVC admission process is selective, and an applicant's academic record is the most important factor in admission decisions. The college seeks students from a variety of backgrounds as well as those who display leadership abilities, a commitment to community involvement, and special talents or interests that might benefit or enrich the LVC community. Competitive applicants should have pursued a challenging high school course of study that includes at least 4 courses in English, 2 in foreign language, 3 in mathematics, 2 in science, and 1 in social studies. Additional course work in math and science is strongly recommended. More than 70 percent of recent incoming LVC students rank among the top 30 percent of their high school class. Submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional. Advanced standing is offered through CLEP and AP examinations.

Application and Information

To apply, students should submit a completed application, a $30 application fee, and official copies of their high school transcripts. Although Lebanon Valley has a rolling admission process, students are encouraged to apply during the fall of their senior year. Personal visits to campus are encouraged.

For more information, applicants should contact:

William J. Brown Jr.

Vice President of Enrollment

Lebanon Valley College

101 North College Avenue

Annville, Pennsylvania 17003-1400

United States

Phone: 1-866-LVC-4ADM (1-866-582-423, toll-free)

Fax: 717-867-6026

E-mail: admission@lvc.edu

Web site: http://www.lvc.edu

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Actuarial Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication technologies
• Recording Arts Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Special Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Early Childhood Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• German
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• French
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health/Health-Care Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• International/Global Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• General Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Criminology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Performance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied3,534
• Accepted2,385
• Acceptance Rate67%
• Enrolled1,785
• Female Applicants1,825
• Females Accepted1,326
• Female Acceptance Rate72%
• Male Applicants1,709
• Males Accepted1,059
• Male Acceptance Rate61%
• Applying
• Application Fee$30
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some Essay or personal statement
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• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 535 480 590
• SAT Math 553 500 610
• SAT Writing 526 470 580
• ACT Composite 20 25
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$32,490
• Out-of-state tuition *$32,490
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$710.00
• Room and board *$8,800.00
• Room only *$4,300.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planYes
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,785
• Male Student Percentage44%
• Female Student Percentage56%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino3.92%
• Black or African American2.02%
• White or Caucasian88.12%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.06%
• Asian1.06%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.06%
• Two or more races1.23%
• Unknown3.31%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout.22% representing 2 other countries
• Out-of-state Students21% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Special housing for disabled
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 76%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center Yes
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities Yes
• Greek sororities Yes
• Local fraternities Yes
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations LVC PSEA, Corner Stone, College Against Cancer, Wig and Buckle Theater Group, Habitat for Humanity
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other residence hall entrances locked 24 hours a day

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 3 No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Ice hockey No Division C No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy No No No
• Soccer Yes Division 3 No
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division X No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Equestrian sports Yes No No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Ice hockey No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball Yes Division 3 No
• Swimming No Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division 3 No
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty227
• Full-time Percentage45%
• Part-time Percentage55%
• Female Percentage41%
• Male Percentage59%
• Student:Faculty Ratio13:1 or 1,682 students to 134 faculty