Lycoming College
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Williamsport, PA
Population
120,000
Website
http://www.lycoming.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,049
Men / Women
49% / 51%
White
75%
Hispanic
11%
Black
7%
International
3%
Mixed
2%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
From State
52%
From Region
35%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
24%
Life & Natural Sciences
13%
Physical Sciences & Math
10%
Arts
7%
Computer Science
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$50,029
Est. Cost of Attendance
$64,105
10-Year ROI
$158,000
ROI Percentile
59th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
76%
4-Year Graduation Rate
52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-Out Rate
30%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
2,293 (15%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (28%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
75%
Yield (Unbound)
13%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
20%
SAT Range
1120
–
1260
SAT Math Range
540
–
650
SAT RW Range
540
–
650
ACT Range
23
–
30
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming College | 230 | 46% / 54% | 3% | $56,249 | 98% | ||
| Computer Science | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 50% | $75,893 | 77 | — | |
| Astronomy | — — | — | — | $68,459 | 65 | — | |
| Astrophysics | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $69,555 | 67 | — | |
| Chemistry | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $62,414 | 51 | — | |
| Mathematics | 10 +3 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $61,932 | 50 | — | |
| Physics | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 17% | $70,012 | 68 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $61,384 | 48 | — | |
| Biology | 25 — | 24% / 76% | 4% | $63,950 | 55 | 100% | |
| Neuroscience | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $59,931 | 44 | — | |
| Accounting | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $72,106 | 72 | — | |
| Actuarial Science | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $83,176 | 85 | — | |
| Business Administration | 30 +4 | 77% / 23% | 0% | $64,544 | 57 | 99% | |
| Business Communication | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $62,899 | 52 | — | |
| E-Commerce | — — | — | — | $68,865 | 66 | — | |
| Economics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $68,180 | 64 | — | |
| Quantitative Economics | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | $68,467 | 65 | — | |
| Anthropology | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $45,049 | 8 | — | |
| Archaeology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,449 | 8 | — | |
| Classical Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,325 | 10 | 94% | |
| Criminology | 38 — | 66% / 34% | 0% | $50,594 | 18 | 98% | |
| English | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $44,374 | 7 | 100% | |
| History | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 17% | $39,332 | 4 | 89% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,550 | 13 | — | |
| Philosophy | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $47,206 | 11 | — | |
| Political Science | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $55,978 | 32 | — | |
| Psychology | 33 +3 | 12% / 88% | 3% | $48,233 | 13 | 96% | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — — | — | — | $46,779 | 10 | — | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $45,629 | 9 | — | |
| Acting | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,391 | 3 | — | |
| Art | 8 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $47,184 | 11 | 100% | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,184 | 11 | 100% | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | — — | — | — | $38,412 | 3 | — | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — — | — | — | $38,786 | 3 | — | |
| Film Studies | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $44,587 | 8 | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,185 | 7 | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,525 | 6 | — | |
| Technical Theatre | — — | — | — | $38,323 | 3 | — |