Lycoming College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Lycoming’s 74% acceptance rate means many qualified students have a real opening, so use the numbers to decide what adds strength. Since it is test-optional and only 19% submit SAT scores, send yours if it lands in the 1088-1270 range, with 1270 as a clear target. Your GPA still matters, with entrants averaging 3.44.
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Lycoming College facts and stats
Lycoming College enrolls 807 undergraduate students. Lycoming has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 60%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
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How do your scores compare at Lycoming?
Key Lycoming College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to Lycoming, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and October for retakes to improve your score or superscore, since October is typically the last sitting with scores back in time for the November 15 Early Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Lycoming’s tuition and fees are $49,804, with 86% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $31,171, which can make scholarships an important part of planning. Submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
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Lycoming’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $64,416 per year before aid. Financial aid is common, with 86% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $51,872. Merit scholarships can also make a meaningful difference, with an average merit award of $31,171.
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81% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 4% of men join fraternities, and 4% of women join sororities.
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