Lycoming College
Lycoming College is a private university in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 996 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 74.07% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,210 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $50,029
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,140 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.07% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 996 99.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.63%
- Average SAT Score: 1160
Lycoming College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lycoming College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lycoming College?
Lycoming College is located in Williamsport, PA (ZIP 17701-5192).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lycoming College public or private?
Lycoming College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lycoming College cost?
Published tuition: $50,029.
Average net price after aid: $19,140.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,151 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,785 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,883 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,435 |
| $110,001+ | $26,233 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $200,116.
How hard is it to get into Lycoming College?
Admission rate: 74.07%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1160 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lycoming College?
Total enrollment: 996 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lycoming College?
150%-time completion rate: 59.63%.
First-year retention: 76.1%.
What do graduates of Lycoming College earn?
Median earnings: $43,713 six years after entry; $56,210 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
38.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lycoming College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (243 completions)
- Social Sciences - 45.0401 (38 completions)
- General Psychology (36 completions)
- CIP 520201 (34 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (25 completions)
- General Mathematics (13 completions)
- CIP 520501 (12 completions)
- CIP 500701 (9 completions)
- CIP 450201 (7 completions)
- CIP 400801 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lycoming College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.07%; completion rate 59.63%; median earnings $56,210 at 10 years; net price $19,140. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$50,029
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lycoming College was $50,029.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,140
2024 Value
In 2024 Lycoming College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,140.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,560 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,140 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$200,116 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lycoming College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lycoming College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lycoming College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,746 | $33,746 | $21,127 |
| 2014 | $34,706 | $34,706 | $20,257 |
| 2015 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $17,819 |
| 2016 | $37,162 | $37,162 | $18,539 |
| 2017 | $38,618 | $38,618 | $19,019 |
| 2018 | $40,315 | $40,315 | $19,449 |
| 2019 | $41,851 | $41,851 | $18,580 |
| 2020 | $42,939 | $42,939 | $18,554 |
| 2021 | $44,187 | $44,187 | $18,253 |
| 2022 | $45,499 | $45,499 | $18,549 |
| 2023 | $47,675 | $47,675 | $19,258 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.07% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1160
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lycoming College in 2024 is 996 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.86% 100% Completion Time
59.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.86% of students graduating from Lycoming College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lycoming College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$56,210 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
634.20% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lycoming College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Sciences - 45.0401: 38 completions
General Psychology: 36 completions
CIP 52.0201: 34 completions
General Biological Sciences: 25 completions
General Mathematics: 13 completions
CIP 52.0501: 12 completions
CIP 50.0701: 9 completions
CIP 45.0201: 7 completions
CIP 40.0801: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 243 completions
Most popular programs at Lycoming College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lycoming College graduates.
About
Lycoming College is a private non-profit institution located in Williamsport, PA, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 996 students. The admission rate is 74.07%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1160. The institution maintains a 59.63% graduation rate. Approximately 38.01% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Lycoming College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lycoming College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $50,029 and average net price is $19,140 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lycoming College?
The admission rate is 74.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lycoming College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lycoming College reports midpoint SAT about 1160 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Lycoming College earn?
Median earnings are $43,713 six years after entry and $56,210 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lycoming College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lycoming College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Lycoming College?
Total enrollment is about 996 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lycoming College public or private?
Lycoming College is a private nonprofit institution located in Williamsport, PA.
Is Lycoming College an HBCU?
No. Lycoming College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lycoming College a tribal college?
No. Lycoming College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lycoming College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lycoming College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.1%).
Is Lycoming College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Lycoming College: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.