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About Lycoming College

private liberal arts collegesmall class sizesarts and sciences focustest optional admissions

Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college in Williamsport, PA, known for its private liberal arts college, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Lycoming College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 296 students each year. Lycoming College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1053–1238, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lycoming College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $41,198 per year; the sticker price of $61,005 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lycoming College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
1146
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1053 – 1238 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lycoming College

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Demonstrated Interest
Lycoming is a small college in Williamsport where personal connections matter, so visit campus, sit in on a class, and meet with a professor in your intended major before you apply. Admissions staff at schools this size often remember students who made the effort to show up in person.
Essay Strategy
Lycoming has a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, and if you have any research experience, independent projects, or a genuine interest in working alongside faculty, name that specifically in your application essays or additional information section. Connecting your academic goals to their Scholar/Mentor program or a specific department will make your application stand out.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lycoming College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$61k/yr$12.2k
30k-48k~$61k/yr$14.8k
48k-75k~$61k/yr$15.9k
75k-110k~$61k/yr$20.4k
110k+~$61k/yr$26.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,111
Undergrad Enrollment
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