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Lebanon Valley College, established in 1866 and also known as LVC or Lebanon Valley, is a small, liberal arts college located in the heart of Annville in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. LVC consistently ranked among the "America’s Best Colleges" by the US News & World Report. The College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Lebanon Valley College’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and swimming. They also have a cheerleading team. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Dutchmen. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Lebanon Valley College is in a small suburb, in Annville, PA. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Lebanon Valley College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Lebanon Valley College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music and therapy and counseling.
Lebanon Valley College does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Lebanon Valley College, in 2007-2008, had 1,936 students (1,841 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Lebanon Valley College belong to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Lebanon Valley College
101 N College Ave
Annville, PA 17003-1400
General Phone: (717) 867-6100
http://www.lvc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 84 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | English, sociology, history, political science, economics, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting, actuarial science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology, psychobiology, physical therapy |
| Media | 40 | digital communications, recording arts tech |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 31 | music performance, music management |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminology |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Hospitality | 1 | hotel management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Lebanon Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 398 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 22 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 8 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lebanon Valley College had a total enrollment of 1,936 students (1,841 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 77% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Lebanon Valley College offers campus housing for 1,185 of its 1,841 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,885 | 1,367 | 73% | 396 | 29% |
| Men | 940 | 617 | 66% | 178 | 29% |
| Women | 945 | 750 | 79% | 218 | 29% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,350 |
| Room and board | $ 7,760 |
| Room charge | $ 3,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lebanon Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328800)
Lebanon Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $85,621 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $109,032 | 4 | $88,031 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $79,976 | 4 | $75,981 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $62,631 | 11 | $64,923 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $52,057 | 16 | $50,510 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $64,078 | 31 | $58,911 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lebanon Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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