Lycoming College
Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5192
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
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.
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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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1169
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + city premium