Lycoming College
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Bachelor's degree
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Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church but operates as an independent institution. Through its history, it has been an academy, seminary, junior college, and four-year college.
- Rankings
#96 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #122 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #814 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$47,675▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $65,757
Room & Board: $14,612
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $40,733
Pell Grant Recipients: 38%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$47,675▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $65,757
Room & Board: $14,612
Books & Supplies: $1,200
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $40,733
Pell Grant Recipients: 38%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.52 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1070–1273▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1070–1273
SAT ERW: 540–643
SAT Math: 530–630
ACT Composite: 23–30
- Admit Rate
- 68%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,063
- Undergrad
- 1,063
- Graduate
- 0
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Official Portal
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One College Place, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701-5192
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