Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the 50 oldest private liberal arts and sciences institutions in the nation. Building on that tradition, its cutting-edge programs, experiential learning, and faculty mentors enable students to think deeply and act boldly. The College offers 44 majors and 64 minors, but encourages students to craft customized, cross-disciplinary, and market-driven programs tailored to their unique interests and career goals.
As a solely undergraduate institution of just 1,200 students, Lycoming is able to offer access to advanced equipment, research opportunities, and fieldwork starting freshman year. A student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and small class sizes foster workshops, hands-on labs, and discussion-based learning. Professors know students by name and have even been known to invite students to their homes for dinner.
Unique to Lycoming is the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences—a gateway for students to acquire experiential learning via internships, research, fellowships, and study abroad opportunities, as well as receive subject-specific career advising and pre-professional/graduate school guidance. One-hundred percent of Lycoming students will participate in at least one enhanced academic experience before graduation, preparing them to go on to pursue careers of significance and lives of meaning.
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The following materials are required for first-year applicants:
- An online application using:
- Common Application (required for early decision), or
- Coalition application
- Official high school transcripts
- SAT or ACT scores (or if applying Test Optional, an Optional Choice form)
- One letter of recommendation
- Personal essay—Tell us why you want to join the Lycoming family
The College application process can be stressful, especially if students know that their standardized test scores do not reflect their fullest potential.
While many of Lycoming's incoming students place in the top two-fifths of their graduating class and have above average SAT or ACT scores, the College is happy to evaluate the rigor of a student's high school classes, GPA, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities and supplemental information instead. It's an initiative called the Test Optional Choice, and it could help take an application from good to great.
HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LYCOMING'S TEST OPTIONAL CHOICE:
- You must either fall in the top half of your graduating class to be eligible or be unable to participate in an administration of the SAT or ACT due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- You will still be considered for all types of financial aid and get full consideration for academic scholarships, talent scholarships and grants.
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Early Decision — November 15
Early Action — December 1
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Academic Programs
Lycoming has made investments in high-impact academic programs that explore some of the most important questions of the 21st century, including courses of study in neuroscience, biochemistry, entrepreneurship, energy studies, astrophysics, and 3D animation. Students are also encouraged to work with faculty to self-design cross-disciplinary majors that match their specific interests and career goals. At Lycoming, high-impact learning is amplified with limitless opportunities for fieldwork, internships, research and global study.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Accounting
Actuarial Science
American Politics ^
American Studies
Animation 2D ^
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art History
Art Studio
3D Animation ^
Graphic Design ^
Painting ^
Photography ^
Printmaking ^
Sculpture ^
Astronomy
Astrobiology ^
Astrochemistry ^
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology
Anatomy & Physiology ^
Cell & Molecular Biology ^
Comprehensive Biology ^
Ecology ^
Business Administration
Finance ^
Management ^
Marketing ^
MBA 4-1 Program with Rochester Institute of Technology ✽
Chemistry
Classical Studies ^
Computational Physics
Computer Science
Corporate Communication
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Economics
Managerial Economics ^
Quantitative Economics ^
Education (certification)
Early Childhood, PK-4
Secondary, 7-12
PK-12
Special Education, PK-12
Energy Studies ^
Engineering Physics
Engineering 3-2 with University of Binghamton ✽
English Literature
Entrepreneurship ^
Environmental Science ^
Film & Video Arts
Visual Media
Digital Filmmaking
French
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
German
History
American History
European History
Human Services ^
International Public Policy ^
International Studies
Latin American Studies ^
Legal Studies ^
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Multiculturalism ^
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Dentistry ⁑
Pre-Engineering ⁑
Pre-Health ⁑
Pre-Law ⁑
Pre-Medical ⁑
Pre-Ministry ⁑
Pre-Optometry ⁑
Pre-Pharmacy ⁑
Pre-Physical Therapy ⁑
Pre-Veterinary Science ⁑
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Acting ^
Design and Technology ^
Directing ^
Musical Theatre ^
Performance ^
Stage Management
World Politics ^
^ Minor and/or concentration ✽ Cooperative program ⁑ Pre-professional program
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Comparative Literature.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
International/Global Studies.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Archeology.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology and Anthropology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Lycoming College 2022-23 tuition is $44,544, with room and board $14,186, plus miscellaneous fees of $955, for a one-year cost of up to $58,730.
Financial Aid
Lycoming students reap the rewards of the College's sound and strategic fiscal management plan and one of the highest per student endowments in the country. Well-managed financial resources translate into academic strength and opportunity, a beautiful and functional campus, and the ability to admit students regardless of their financial need.
At Lycoming College, 85 percent of students receive need-based financial aid and nearly 100 percent of students receive academic scholarships. The College recognizes outstanding academic achievements through significant scholarships as generous as $32,000 per year; additionally, Lycoming provides a variety of resources to help bridge the gap between family resources and educational costs.
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The very best national liberal arts colleges enroll students drawn from across the globe and reflect the full mosaic of the American population, and Lycoming is no exception. The College has increasingly enrolled a more global and ethnically diverse student body, with students hailing from 32 states and territories and more than 15 countries. Thirty-seven percent of students at Lycoming are domestic students of color or international.
The more than 80 organizations at Lycoming—60 of them chartered clubs and organizations and 25 intercollegiate and intramural sports teams—provide numerous opportunities for involvement and leadership. From governing bodies and academic interest clubs to arts associations, service groups, and sports clubs, these organizations reflect the diverse backgrounds and interests of Lycoming's student body. And if there's a club we don't have, you can start your own!
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Location
The College is just a five-minute walk from downtown Williamsport, making it an easy foot or bike-commute to a thriving business and shopping area with many dining options. Williamsport is the site of world-class healthcare system UPMC, modern manufacturing, federal offices and county seat, energy and natural gas resources, and the Little League World Series. Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley, students can take advantage of natural surroundings through the College's Outdoor Leadership and Education program to learn leadership skills outside of the classroom through skiing, hiking, rock-climbing, kayaking and other outdoor activities, as well as instructor training.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Lycoming College recently completed construction of the $12.5 million Krapf Gateway Center, home to the Office of Admissions, Office of Alumni and Advancement, the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, and the Outdoor Leadership & Education program. The 28,000-square-foot building includes study and seminar rooms, a large presentation space, a cafe, a three-story rock-climbing wall, and an outdoor firepit. The College also recently renovated its Heim Science Building to include a biochemistry suite complete with teaching laboratory, faculty research laboratory, and office space to support a new biochemistry major. In 2015, Lycoming College built the $7.9 million Lynn Science Center, which houses a planetarium, classrooms, research and teaching labs, computer labs, faculty offices, student lounges, and an atrium. A new 14,000-square-foot music building is slated to open in the fall of 2022, housing a signature rehearsal and recital space, classrooms, soundproof practice rooms, and offices for music faculty.
Dedicated to providing learning experiences outside the traditional classroom, the College has also invested in a variety of off-campus facilities. A 120-acre Biology Field Station provides a site for students to study aquatic biology, ecology, plant science, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and environmental biology, as well as complete internships through the College's Clean Water Institute. The field station also serves as a local archaeological dig site and field school. A professional downtown art gallery, managed by the art department, enables students to work with faculty and visiting artists to curate local and national juried exhibitions, including an annual exhibition of graduating senior art students. Sizeable, private art studios above the gallery are assigned to senior art students and are accessible 24/7. Lycoming College has also expanded access to the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport, where musicians and vocal artists perform and collaborate with community ensembles like the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Located within four hours of five major cities (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C.), Lycoming often takes learning far beyond the classroom. Whether it's visiting the United Nations, networking with alumni business owners, touring museums, or going to see a Broadway show, there are a variety of academic and extracurricular off-campus opportunities.
And it doesn't stop there. With the College's emphasis on enhanced academic experiences, students frequently obtain competitive internships and research experiences both within the Williamsport area and on a national or global level. Lycoming's Williamsport Internship Summer Experience (WISE) program is one such opportunity; this ten-week preparatory program connects around 20 students with a summer internship in the local Williamsport area, while also providing a $3,000 stipend, free campus housing, and weekly professional development seminars. The College's Clean Water Institute (CWI) also provides a ten-week summer internship opportunity to more than a dozen students interested in studying anything from water quality and wetland assessment to the eastern hellbender (our state amphibian)! Outside of Williamsport, even more students get connected with internships or research experiences every summer, from National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates at other institutions to opportunities with organizations like NASA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Smithsonian Institution.
Lycoming empowers students to become global citizens with cross-cultural competency. Through our Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, students can also study abroad in more than 100 locations. Whether it's a May Term course with faculty, a summer, or a whole semester, the opportunities for global study are virtually boundless.
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Documentation Required for LD
Documentation must identify a specific disorder and indicate how the disorder will affect the student's performance. It must specify recommendations for accommodations and include a rationale for these recommendations. Finally, documentation must be typed, signed by an appropriate professional, and printed on letterhead. All documentation must be current (within 3 years). The IEP/504 Plan are not adequate, supporting documentation.Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation must identify a specific disorder and indicate how the disorder will affect the student's performance. It must specify recommendations for accommodations and include a rationale for these recommendations. Finally, documentation must be typed, signed by an appropriate professional, and printed on letterhead. All documentation must be current (within 3 years). The IEP/504 Plan are not adequate, supporting documentationSpecial Need Services Offered
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Lock Haven University
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/