Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Lycoming admits about 8 in 10 applicants (77%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 50% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 72%, women at 76%.
Yield
11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
Applying early
Offers early decision. The college doesn't publish how many apply or are admitted early.
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 1
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding)
Where you stand
How Lycoming reads a record
is very important; GPA, class rank, and tests are all important. 34% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 18% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 54% whose high school reported a rank, 24% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math and social studies (3 of each required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
57% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 77% of first-year applicants
106 applied · 60 admitted · 23 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Minimum college GPA: 2.3
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 17 | 21 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped requiring class rank (still considered) in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.47
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.021%
- 3.75–3.9912%
- 3.50–3.7423%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.2416%
- below 3.015%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 21.4% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 12.3% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 22.8% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 15.8% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 11.9% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 3.2% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
24% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 44% in the top quarter, of the 54% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Lycoming College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1150 on the SAT, 20 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 18% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
53 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Lycoming College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Lycoming College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Lycoming College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)