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Lycoming College

Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5192

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lycoming College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1169

Reading & WritingMid: 585
540643
MathMid: 580
530630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1169

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,258

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

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
8 Years$50,955
10 Years$56,210

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,000
Men
$55,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#5

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
131 mi(227 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
160 mi(277 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
166 mi(288 min)

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