Lycoming College
Williamsport, Pennsylvania · Private
Lycoming College admitted 77% of 3,429 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1255 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Lycoming College
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Application deadlines
Lycoming College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Lycoming College asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lycoming College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Lycoming College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Lycoming College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Lycoming College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Recommendations
Important
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Interview
Considered
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.47 GPA. 24% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $65,757 a year. After grants, students paid $20,733 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Lycoming College’s acceptance rate?
Lycoming College admitted 77% of applicants: 2,641 of 3,429 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Lycoming College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Lycoming College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1255, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Lycoming College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Lycoming College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Lycoming College asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Lycoming College have supplemental essays?
No. Lycoming College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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