Lycoming College
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School Notes Overview:
Although Lycoming College is one of the 50 oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, it is a community
with new vitality, ongoing momentum, and a nationally-recognized commitment to quality education.Lycoming College is ranked
as a national liberal art college by the Carnegie Commission and by U.S. News & World.
School Overview:
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| County | Lycoming County, PA |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,458 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 27 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,485 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,242 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 25 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,440 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 42% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,309 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 94% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $10,772 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 82% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,975 |
- 1500 students from 22 states and 12 foreign nations make Lycoming their home. There is 1 professor to burn the midnight oil for every 13 students. There are 90 full-time "burners" who teach 3 courses each semester to an average class size of just 18. 92% of the professors have a Ph.D. or the highest degree offered in their field. At Lycoming, you can choose from over 700 courses in 34 majors. You can read 187,722 books in our library or over 1,147 periodicals.
- Lycoming College believes residence hall living is an important part of the college experience and the learning that occurs in the halls is an essential ingredient in the growth, development and education of our students.
- Lycoming is located near downtown Williamsport where we've been since 1812 (overture, please) making us one of the nation's 50 oldest colleges. That's the Susquehanna River in the background and Bald Eagle Mountain. The International headquarters of Little League Baseball is across the river. If you did a 180 you would see some of the prettiest scenery around.
- Lycoming is ranked in U.S. News and World Report as a "National Liberal Arts College." In addition to such fine academic and financial assessments, we are proud that Lycoming is included on the Templeton Foundation's "Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges." Lycoming College is ranked as a national liberal art college by the Carnegie Commission and by U.S. News & World. Profile last updated: 01/15/2009.
In the News:
- Chambersburg Area Senior High School student to study free enterprise (Chambersburg Public Opinion)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 05:58:17 am
Tiffany Bragunier, daughter of Janice Bragunier, Chambersburg, was granted a full scholarship to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week 2010 at Lycoming College, Williamsport. - PA State Grange honors four Berks Countians (Reading Eagle)
posted on July 25, 2010 at 04:20:35 am
Barbara and Derek Schroeder of Hamburg were named the PA State Grange young couple of the year during a ceremony in Centre County. - Area teachers take part in grant program (The Uniontown Herald Standard)
posted on July 13, 2010 at 05:59:11 am
Teachers from six western Pennsylvania school districts will participate in a professional development program designed to increase content knowledge in an effort to improve students' standardize testing scores. The PA Regional Mathematics, Science and Technology Partnership Grant provides $1.8 million for each of three consecutive years. Participating school districts in western Pennsylvania ... - AUDITIONS & WORKSHOPS (The Intelligencer)
posted on July 12, 2010 at 11:06:38 am
AUDITIONS & WORKSHOPS 12 Jul 2010 — The Intelligencer - Terry Wild to judge PA Apple Cheese Photo Show (The Daily & Sunday Review)
posted on July 12, 2010 at 01:18:40 am
Organizers of the show are excited to have Terry Wild of Williamsport as the 2010 judge of photography for the 21st annual PA Apple 'n Cheese Festival Fine Art and Photo Show, according to a news release.The news release continues:Terry owns Terry Wild
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