Lycoming College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Lycoming College is a private institution located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Lycoming College admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 74%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1185 and an ACT composite around 25. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,140 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Lycoming College?

55% of enrolled students at Lycoming College had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.44, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does Lycoming College weight in admissions?

Lycoming College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Lycoming College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 540–650, with an EBRW midpoint near 585. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Lycoming College actually cost?

Published tuition is $50,029 for in-state students and $50,029 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,612 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $19,140 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 38% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Lycoming College

Most popular majors at Lycoming College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Lycoming College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Criminology, Psychology, General and Business Administration, Management and Operations. Across all programs, Lycoming College confers roughly 174 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Criminology program report a median income of about $50,594 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Lycoming College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Lycoming College disclosed 19 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 19.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 2 violent offenses and 16 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Lycoming College?

About 81% of undergraduates at Lycoming College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Lycoming College