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Lycoming College, located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1812. The college was ranked among the top 217 liberal arts colleges in America by the US News and World report and the John Templeton Foundation has also included the college among 134 institutions on the Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges. The college has over 40 study programs from which to choose.
The athletics department of Lycoming College fields teams for a number of intercollegiate sports. The teams, nicknamed the Warriors, participate in basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, swimming and tennis. The college offers financial aid in the form of scholarship programs such as the Trustee Scholarship, the Dean’s Scholarship and the Departmental Scholarship.
Williamsport, PA is home to Lycoming. Williamsport is a small city. Students select the school partly because it is a United Methodist school. Lycoming is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students at Lycoming can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in media, music, mathematics, science, art studies, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
Lycoming has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Lycoming has 1,429 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lycoming offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
Lycoming College
700 College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701-5192
General Phone: (570) 321-4000
http://www.lycoming.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 83 | English, classical studies, history, economics, political science, Spanish language, sociology, French language, ... |
| Science | 54 | biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting, business communications, international business, managerial economics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Media | 12 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | sculpture, art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Lycoming in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 331 | 38 |
In 2007-2008, Lycoming had a total enrollment of 1,429 students (1,485 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 61% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Lycoming offers campus housing for 1,247 of its 1,485 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Williamsport, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,601 | 1,111 | 69% | 340 | 31% |
| Men | 774 | 510 | 66% | 179 | 35% |
| Women | 827 | 601 | 73% | 161 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| 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 | $ 28,764 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,764 |
| Room and board | $ 7,672 |
| Room charge | $ 3,914 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,758 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,851 |
Financial Aid:
Lycoming participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329300)
Lycoming has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
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 | academic year | 15 | $78,639 | 5 | $70,190 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $67,730 | 6 | $58,653 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $51,157 | 17 | $51,179 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,723 | 3 | $43,792 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $61,433 | 31 | $54,977 |
*: 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 |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
Area Studies, Other
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European History
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
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lycoming Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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