Overview

Lycoming College is a 4-year institution located in Williamsport, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One College Place
Williamsport, PA  17701
United States

Contact Jessica Hess
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lycoming.edu
Phone: 570-321-4318
Fax: 570-321-4317

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
European History
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Medical Anthropology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Sculpture
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,791

Applied

2,086

Accepted

1,095

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,653

Females Applied

1,260

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,137

Males Applied

826

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		550	620
SAT Math		530	630
ACT Composite		23	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,544

Private

Fees

730

Full-time student fees

14,186

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

47,296

Avg. Financial Aid Package

48,977

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

30,363

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,239

Avg. Loan Aid

29,047

Avg. Grant Aid

40,682

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

92%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

39%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,095

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.69%
Black or African American	13.23%
White or Caucasian	59.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.39%
Two or more races	4.07%
Other	4.63%

Gender

Male (45.11%)

Female (54.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Major Concert, Campus Carnival and Involvement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board, Lycoming Pom and Dance Club, Society of Physics Students, Black Student Union and Creative Arts Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

116

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 91

Part-time - 25

Male - 61

Female - 55