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Lycoming College Fast Facts
Founded: 1812
Founder: Rev. Benjamin Crever
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Type: Private residential four-year liberal arts undergraduate college
Affiliations:
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Religious: United Methodist Church
Athletics: NCAA Division III
Leadership:
Arthur A. Haberberger ’59, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. James E. Douthat, President
Financials:
Endowment: $140 Million
Total cost of attendance: $34,512
Tuition: $26,624
Room: $3,692
Board: $3,546
Fees (Est.): $650
Curriculum:
           
34 majors
700+ courses
Top 10 majors: business, psychology, biology, criminal justice, art, communications, history, archaeology, English, political science
Student profile:
1,400 Full-time (representing 22 states and 12 foreign nations)
55 percent women / 45 percent men
Average SAT score: 1,620
80 percent of students receive financial aid
70 percent graduate in four years
Faculty profile:
90 Full-time
92 percent hold a PhD, or the highest degree in their field
13:1 student/faculty ratio

Lycoming Notable Rankings:

  • One of the 50 oldest colleges in the United States
  • Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Baccalaureate Arts & Sciences College
  • Listed in Barron’s “Best Buys In College Education”
  • Identified as one of 200 “Colleges of Distinction” for Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes
  • Ranked in U.S. News & World Report as one of 213 National Liberal Arts Colleges
College colors: Blue and Gold
Athletics program:
Nickname: Warriors
Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)
17 men’s and women’s sports
Alumni of record: 13,272
Residence halls: 9