Lycoming College

700 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Tel: (570)321-4000
Private not-for-profit | 1,365 students
Although Lycoming College is one of the 50 oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, it is a community with new vitality, ongoing momentum, and a nationally-recognized commitment to quality education.Lycoming College is ranked as a national liberal art college by the Carnegie Commission and by U.S. News & World.

School Overview:

Lycoming College
County Lycoming County, PA
Title IV Eligible Participat
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution Level Four or more years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
93 staff 115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,365 students 1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
1,342 students 1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
23 students 137 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
1% 3%
% Black
3% 6%
% White
95% 84%
% Two or more races
- 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$32,756 $24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$32,756 $24,744
 
Percent Admitted 72% 64%
SAT Reading (25-75%) 450-570 450-570
SAT Math (25-75%) 470-590 460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%) 440-560 440-570
ACT Composite (25-75%) 20-26 20-25

School Notes:

  • 1500 students from 22 states and 12 foreign nations make Lycoming their home. There is 1 professor to burn the midnight oil for every 13 students. There are 90 full-time "burners" who teach 3 courses each semester to an average class size of just 18. 92% of the professors have a Ph.D. or the highest degree offered in their field. At Lycoming, you can choose from over 700 courses in 34 majors. You can read 187,722 books in our library or over 1,147 periodicals.
  • Lycoming College believes residence hall living is an important part of the college experience and the learning that occurs in the halls is an essential ingredient in the growth, development and education of our students.
  • Lycoming is located near downtown Williamsport where we've been since 1812 (overture, please) making us one of the nation's 50 oldest colleges. That's the Susquehanna River in the background and Bald Eagle Mountain. The International headquarters of Little League Baseball is across the river. If you did a 180 you would see some of the prettiest scenery around.
  • Lycoming is ranked in U.S. News and World Report as a "National Liberal Arts College." In addition to such fine academic and financial assessments, we are proud that Lycoming is included on the Templeton Foundation's "Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges." Lycoming College is ranked as a national liberal art college by the Carnegie Commission and by U.S. News & World.
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Nearby Schools:

Lycoming College
0 mi. away
Bucknell University
20.9 mi. away
Susquehanna University
31.5 mi. away

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