Lycoming College
700 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701
School Description
Provided by Lycoming CollegeThe mission of Lycoming College is to provide a distinguished baccalaureate education in the liberal arts. This is achieved within a coeducational, supportive, residential setting through programs that develop communication and critical thinking skills; foster self-awareness while increasing receptivity to new concepts and perspectives; explore literary and scientific traditions; cultivate an aesthetic sensibility; elicit social responsibility; promote racial inclusiveness, gender equality, and an appreciation of cultural diversity; and produce leadership for the institutions of society. Each student is encouraged to develop and strengthen virtues and traits of character that enable, ennoble, and emancipate the human spirit while deepening commitment to those values that undergird civilization.
Lycoming is a private, four-year, coeducational, Liberal Arts College. Founded in 1812, it is one of the fifty oldest colleges in the United States. There are 1500 undergraduate students from 28 states and 12 foreign countries that call Lycoming home. 80% of Lycoming's students live on campus and are guaranteed housing all four years.
Although Lycoming College is one of the fifty oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, it is a community with new vitality, ongoing momentum, and a nationally-recognized commitment to quality education. In the past few years, Lycoming has seen a new Recreation Center built and the restoration of a building that is now called Honors Hall. Also, June of 2006 marked the beginning of the building of a new residence hall.
Lycoming's 35 acre campus sits less than two miles from the Susquehanna River, and is also a five minute drive away from the famous Howard J. Lamade Stadium, which attracts thousands of visitors every year for the Little League World Series. Located in a city of 35,000 people, Lycoming is less than two blocks from downtown Williamsport and is only a short drive from the "Golden Strip" and the Lycoming Mall.
Lycoming College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaFounded in 1812, Lycoming College is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The College enrolls 1500 undergraduate students from over 35 states and 10 foreign countries. Ninety percent of the College's students live on campus. The College is committed to providing a quality liberal arts and sciences experience. Its highly credentialed faculty are excellent teachers who challenge students to learn and grow intellectually. The College provides a supportive atmosphere for students, characterized by small classes, personalized attention, and an extensive co-curricular program. Lycoming College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church but operates as an independent institution.
The Carnegie Foundation has classified the College as a “Baccalaureate College – Arts & Sciences.” However, using more detailed categories of the newly revised Carnegie Classification system, Lycoming is found to be one of only 44 colleges to confer over 80% of its degrees in the arts and sciences, to focus exclusively on undergraduate education, to be small in size, to be “selective” or “more selective” in admissions, and to have a majority of full-time students residing on campus.
Academics
Lycoming College confers both BA and BS degrees. Fields of Study offered include Accounting, Actuarial Mathematics, American Studies, Archeology and Culture of the Ancient Near East, Art History, Art (Studio),Astronomy, Biblical Languages, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, French, German, History,International Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Ministry, Psychology, Religion, Sociology/Anthropology, Spanish, Theater, and Women's & Gender Studies. Students also have the opportunity to design their own programs of study.
==Athletics== Lycoming College's mascot is the warrior. The school fields teams in basketball (Men and Women), cross country (M/W), lacrosse(M/W), soccer (M/W), swimming (M/W), tennis (M/W), football (M), golf (M), wrestling (M), softball (W), and volleyball (W). Lycoming participates in the Commonwealth Conference in all sports, except for football (M) and lacrosse (M/W), which participate in the Middle Atlantic Conference, and wrestling (M) which competes in the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference. The college recently announced that it plans on adding a baseball team for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- United Methodist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Warriors
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,410
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Lycoming College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.See more schools with programs in General Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Other Applied Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Astronomy
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Astronomy
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physics
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General Physics
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Social Sciences
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Criminology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Area Studies
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Area Studies
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Economics
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General Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Criminology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) Track (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,680 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 125 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,144 | 23% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,023 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 10,062 | 87% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,127 | 95% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 480 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 570 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Penn State University, Lycoming College, Duquesne University or University College Utrecht (Netherlands)?!?Which and why?! I really love the city and I don't mind large campuses. I grew up in Williamsport and still live here, so Lycoming would be very [almost too] close to home. I am all for travel abroad, and I love Holland and plan on living in Europe for the bulk of my life, but is so much change at one time really worth it (meaning, changing from high school to college, plus moving to a new country, perhaps learning a new language, learning my way around an entirely new city [i know my way around the others, if not intuitively], dealing with my electronics working, etc.)? I have gone to Europe twice, both for tourism and cultural learning by actually living as a European by staying with a native for 7 weeks, so I very much enjoy adventure and Europe...but, in your opinion, what do you think? Are there things I might not be thinking of (beside possible credit transfer problems in the future)? What do you know about these campuses (if applicable)? Any help would be great!34 months ago
Best AnswerThey are SO different. Do you want to go to a big school (Penn State) or a small school (Lycoming College---absolutely beautiful campus, great academics, feels like home in no time--I went there, you see.) Do you WANT to leave the country? Knowing nothing of who you are, what you want to study, where you would be comfortable, or what kind of a college experience you're looking for, the only thing I have to go by is my own experience, and you happen to have picked my alma mater as one of your choices, so I wholeheartedly recommend Lycoming College. I loved it there, my husband love it there, my kids loved it there--it's perfect if what you want is an excellent small liberal arts college. |
