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Lycoming College

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Location: Lycoming College

Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5192

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Lycoming College is a private institution in Williamsport with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1169, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,210 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,258.

Established

1812

Motto

Ἀλήθεια

Type

Private liberal arts college

Division

Division III

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68%Acceptance

1169SAT Avg

1,049Students

11:1Student:Faculty

60%Grad Rate

$56,210Earnings 10yr

$19,258Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1169

Reading & WritingMid: 585

540643

MathMid: 580

530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2330

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,675

Room & Board$14,612

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$61,526

Average Net Price$19,258

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,756

$30–48K$15,044

$48–75K$16,467

$75–110K$20,561

$110K+$26,790

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

82%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,049

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 11%

Hispanic 12%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.6%

Freshman Retention82.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,713

10 Years$56,210

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

•Eight spirited citizens secured the charter for the school and founded the academy to improve the educational opportunities of the community.
•By 1847, Williamsport had a public school system in place.
•After turning the Williamsport Academy into an institution of higher learning, Crever moved on to serve as a chaplain in the Civil War and founded a total of four schools.
•He transformed Williamsport Dickinson Seminary into "Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College" in 1929.
•It was the first private junior college in the state and another frontier in higher education in America.

Source: Wikipedia