Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Hampshire's yield is 3 pts higher than Lycoming's
Yield rate - 2
Hampshire admits 75% vs. 77% at Lycoming
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LycomingAccessible
- HampshireAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LycomingTest-optional
- HampshireTest-blind
How they read a record
Lycoming
is very important; GPA, class rank, and tests are all important. 34% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Hampshire
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Lycoming | Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Lycoming College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why