# Lycoming College

Williamsport, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/lycoming-college

Lycoming College is a private nonprofit college in Williamsport, PA with 996 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,815 per year ($12,430 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,091 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 74% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,225 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,189 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $66,587 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,815 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,430 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,195 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,736 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,253 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,994 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 996 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,091 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Lycoming College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Lycoming College's acceptance rate?**

Lycoming College admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Lycoming College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.

**Is Lycoming College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Lycoming College?**

In Fall 2023, 3,225 students applied to Lycoming College and 2,189 were admitted; 293 enrolled.

**Does Lycoming College consider legacy status?**

No. Lycoming College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Lycoming College require an essay?**

Lycoming College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Lycoming College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $66,587 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,815.

**What is Lycoming College's graduation rate?**

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 213668. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology