General Information
- School Type – Private, Coed
- Year Founded – 1812
- Religious Affiliation – None
- Academic Calendar – Semester
- Setting – City
- 2017 Endowment – $200.8 million +
- Website – www.lycoming.edu
Overview
Lycoming College is a private four-year liberal arts undergraduate college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States. Lycoming College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church but operates as an independent institution.
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lycoming College is 12:1, and the school has 68.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lycoming College include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 80 percent.
Student Life
Lycoming College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,223, with a gender distribution of 50 percent male students and 50 percent female students. At this school, 87 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 13 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Lycoming College is part of the NCAA III.
Campus Services
Lycoming College offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Lycoming College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lycoming College.
Ranking
2018 Rankings*
Lycoming College is ranked #147 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
- #147 (tie) in National Liberal Arts Colleges
- #184 (tie) in High School Counselor Rankings
2019 Rankings*
Lycoming College is ranked #131 in National Liberal Arts Colleges.
- #131 (tie) in National Liberal Arts Colleges
- #184 (tie) in High School Counselor Rankings
*US.NEWS Ranking
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lycoming College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
Test Scores | Recommended |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Applying
- Avg. high school GPA for freshman – 3.37
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
|
August 1st | December 15th | |
|
November 15th | December 1st | |
|
December 1st | December 15th | |
|
July 1st | December 15th | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
---|---|---|---|
|
552 | 490 | 600 |
|
544 | 498 | 600 |
|
23 | 21 | 25 |
Undergraduate Majors at Lycoming College
The most popular major at Lycoming College is Business Administration and Management followed by History and Criminology. A list of all 27 available majors and annual graduates is presented below.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
German Language and Literature | 1 |
French Language and Literature | 3 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 15 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 6 |
Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 13 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 6 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 5 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Astronomy | 1 |
Chemistry | 7 |
Physics | 1 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 47 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Criminology | 28 |
Economics | 10 |
Political Science and Government | 10 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
Area Studies, Other | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
Art/Art Studies | 15 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
Music | 5 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 73 |
Accounting | 7 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 30 |
Location & Contact
Address
Williamsport, PA 17701
United States