Acceptance Rate
74%
Avg. SAT
1300
75th percentile
“Small liberal arts college overlooking Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River, where professors mentor small classes amid Little League World Series energy.”
Williamsport, PA
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
Lycoming College opened its doors in 1812 as a preparatory academy in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, evolving into a four-year liberal arts institution with Methodist roots that have since faded into a secular focus on undergraduate teaching. Students who thrive here love intimate settings where faculty remember their names and classmates become lifelong friends; independent types who prefer big-city distractions or massive peer networks might feel isolated. The campus sits on a hill with views of the Loyalsock Creek and Endless Mountains, fostering a serene vibe in a mid-sized city of about 75,000 that offers affordable living but limited nightlife compared to urban hubs. Winters bring snow and cold snaps typical of central Pennsylvania, while summers invite hiking and river activities.
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In Lycoming's classrooms, you'll join seminars of 15-20 students where professors lead discussions rather than lecturing from podiums, emphasizing critical thinking across a core curriculum that spans humanities, sciences, and values courses. The college shines in sculpture, where students sculpt large-scale works under the Janet D. Raynor Chair, and in astronomy with access to the Wayland Observatory for hands-on stargazing; business and biology programs also draw strong enrollment with regional internships. Large introductory lectures are rare, but popular majors like accounting fill up quickly, and research opportunities suit motivated undergrads though they lack the scale of bigger research universities.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,012 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
64%
Black / African American
11%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Williamsport, PA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residence halls where most students live all four years, creating bonds through floor events and honors communities in places like the Academic Village. A typical week mixes classes, club meetings—over 100 for 1,100 undergrads, from ultimate frisbee to service trips—and Warriors athletic games, with weekends featuring moderate Greek parties or trips to nearby state parks. Williamsport pulses with Little League fever each August, when students join locals at Howard J. Lamade Stadium for the World Series; the small-town feel means easy professor office chats but fewer big concerts or diverse dining than in cities.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Landmark Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$12,700
$30K – $48K
$12,679
$48K – $75K
$18,655
$75K – $110K
$22,258
$110K+
$25,568
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
76%
4 Years Graduation Rate
58%
6 Years Graduation Rate
69%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,210
76% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Lycoming College and return in the fall. 58% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 69% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
58%
4-5 years
11%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
30%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$44,544
Acceptance
74%
Undergrads
1,012
4-Year Grad Rate
58%
Endowment
$69M
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192