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Lycoming College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,073
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lycoming College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Lycoming College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Lycoming College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,187

Cost of attendance at Lycoming College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,187

Cost of attendance at Lycoming College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lycoming College received on average $38,533 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,533
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 154 46% $5,177 $797,288
Other Federal Grant 155 46% $5,707 $884,563
State Grant/Scholarships 99 30% $3,954 $391,438
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 334 100% $34,712 $11,593,954
Total Grant & Scholarships 334 100% $38,533 $12,869,955

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lycoming College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lycoming College students is 66.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.6%.

66.9%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 59.0% 23 students
  • white 70.1% 136 students
  • unknown 64.9% 24 students
  • hispanic 62.9% 22 students
  • International Students 60.9% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 10 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
  • Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
  • Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
  • Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lycoming College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lycoming College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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