Lycoming College

https://www.lycoming.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,024

4.93% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,492

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

74.1%

2,896 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,012

98.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

59.6%

192 Graduates

About

Lycoming College is a higher education institution located in Lycoming County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lycoming College were Criminology (38 degrees awarded), General Psychology (36 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

In 2024, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lycoming College. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (151 degrees), 4.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lycoming College is $49,024, which is $20,846 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lycoming College is $49,024, which is $20,846 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,492.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Lycoming College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,024

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lycoming College was $49,024. The cost of tuition at Lycoming College is $20,846 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lycoming College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,492

2024 Value

1.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lycoming College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,492. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lycoming College grew by 1.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lycoming College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,617

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lycoming College was of $14,617 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.18% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lycoming College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Lycoming College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lycoming College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lycoming College received 2,896 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.2% annual growth. Out of those 2,896 applicants, 2,145 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,012 students enrolled at Lycoming College in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lycoming College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,145

Accepted Out of 2,896

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lycoming College was 74.1% (2,145 admissions from 2,896 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 10.2%, while admissions declined by 2.01%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lycoming College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Lycoming College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lycoming College had a total enrollment of 1,012 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lycoming College is 1,001 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Lycoming College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lycoming College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, and 0.0988% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lycoming College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (30%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lycoming College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,012 students. The full-time enrollment at Lycoming College is 1,001 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.9% of students enrolled at Lycoming College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lycoming College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lycoming College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Lycoming College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lycoming College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
629 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
131 enrolled students
Black or African American
116 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lycoming College is 62.2% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Black or African American, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.58% Asian, and 0.0988% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (5.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 21 more women than men received degrees from Lycoming College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lycoming College is white (151 degrees awarded). There were 4.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lycoming College is Criminology (38 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (36 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lycoming College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Social Sciences (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (13 degrees), and Physical Sciences (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lycoming College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (485,004 people), Other managers (452,238 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (305,098 people), Postsecondary teachers (292,625 people), and Secondary school teachers (198,964 people).

The most specialized majors at Lycoming College in 2024 are Social Sciences (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (13 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lycoming College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Lycoming College are Social Sciences (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (13 degrees), Physical Sciences (12 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lycoming College are Elementary & secondary schools (891,856 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (651,099 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (402,360 people), Computer Systems Design (396,885 people), and Legal services (390,032 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lycoming College.

Most Common (2024)

Criminology
38 degrees awarded
General Psychology
36 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lycoming College was Criminology with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lycoming College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

111

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

132

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Lycoming College, which is 0.841 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (132).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lycoming College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Lycoming College in Criminology, which is 1.92 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Lycoming College in General Psychology, which is 8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 55% of students graduating from Lycoming College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
151 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lycoming College is white (151 degrees awarded). There were 4.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

4.12% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
183 degrees awarded
White Female
179 degrees awarded
White Female
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lycoming College is white female (183 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (179 degrees).

Operations

Lycoming College has an endowment valued at nearly $191M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.5M (14.4%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Lycoming College had a total salary expenditure of 52.8M. Lycoming College employs 39 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 17 Professors. Most academics at Lycoming College are Female Assistant professor (21), Male Assistant professor (18), and Male Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lycoming College are: Management, with 50 employees, Service, with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Endowment

$191M

2024 Endowment

9.13%

growth from 2023

Lycoming College has an endowment valued at about $191M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lycoming College grew 9.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $142M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lycoming College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.7M

2024 Salaries

1.14%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lycoming College paid a median of $19.7M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($52.8M) and a 1.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.35% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.61% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lycoming College paid a total of $6.77M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lycoming College were Management with 50 employees, Service with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

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