First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lycoming.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lycoming College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 128 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 128 & 129 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | SCI-DIST 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 122/123 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | SCI DIST 4 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CPTR 125 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 110 | 4 credits |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 128 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 128 & 129 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | SCI-DIST 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 122/123 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 122/123 & CHEM 124/125 | 8 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | SCI DIST 4 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 110 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CPTR 125 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 110 | 4 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 111 | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST ELCT 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | ENV 220 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | SCI DIST 4 | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 116 | 4 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | GNL ELCT 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 111 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | GEN ELCT 4 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 120 | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 120 & 121 | 8 credits |
| African American Studies | 4 | HUM ELCT 4 | |
| Art - Drawing | 4 | ART ELCT 4 | |
| Art - History of Art | 4 | ART ELCT 4 | |
| Art - Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | ART ELCT 4 | |
| Art - Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | ART ELCT 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | MLS 111 | 4 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | PSCI 140 | 4 credits |
| English - Language/Comp | 4 | ENGL 106 & 115 | 8 credits |
| English - Literature/Comp | 4 | ENGL 106 & 115 | 8 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRN 111 | 4 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 111 | 4 credits |
| Government and Politics - U.S | 4 | PSCI 110 | 4 credits |
| History - U.S | 4 | HIST 125 & 126 | 8 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | MLS 111 | 4 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | MLS 111 | 4 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 102 | 4 credits |
| Mathematics - Pre-calculus | 4 | MATH 127 | 4 credits |
| Mathematics - Statistics | 4 | MATH 123 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 226 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 225 | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 321 | 4 credits |
Source: lycoming.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 38 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 12 |
| Mathematics | 10 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
Show the other 23 majors
| History | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 5 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 4 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| Actuarial Science | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Acting | 1 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
4% of men in fraternities · 4% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Williamsport, PA
113,236 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
State College Regional (UNV)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20
Elevation
531 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
32.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
25 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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