Lycoming College

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 700 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 Studies
Area Studies Related
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Business/corporate Communications
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Communication And Media Related
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures
French
German
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
International/global Studies
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
Criminology
Economics
Medical Anthropology
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,433

Applied

1,596

Accepted

1,142

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,283

Females Applied

817

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,147

Males Applied

777

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.46

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	December 15th
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	December 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	555	510	600
SAT Math	552	500	598
ACT Composite	22	19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,896

Fees

730

Full-time student fees

13,008

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

40,139

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,430

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,047

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,527

Avg. Loan Aid

26,664

Avg. Grant Aid

33,028

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,142

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

41%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.56%
Black or African American	12.87%
White or Caucasian	60.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	1.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.15%
Other	4.9%

Gender

Male (47.37%)

Female (52.63%)

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	87%

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
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No		No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

116

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 88

Part-time - 28

Male - 62

Female - 54

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