Lycoming College guarantees admissions to county high school graduates based on GPA

Williamsport, Pa. — Lycoming County students interested in furthering their education at Lycoming College have a great shot at getting in, as long as they keep up the grades.

According to a Lycoming College announcement, the institution will extend its direct admissions initiative for Lycoming County students through the next admissions cycle (students entering college in fall 2025). Students graduating from any Lycoming County high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher will qualify for guaranteed admission.

With acceptance comes automatic consideration for all of the College’s academic scholarships, ranging in value from $30,000 to $40,000 per year, beginning in fall 2025 and based on the individual assessment of metrics such as GPA, class rank, and SAT/ACT scores (if available), the news release said.

Prospective students in the top 10 percent of their high school class are eligible for additional merit scholarships, including the Wertz scholarship and the Frances Knights Skeath scholarship. These scholarships support the completion of an experience such as an internship, faculty-led research, study abroad, or a field study.

Lycoming said it will host several Instant Decision Days on campus for every high school in Lycoming County, during which students will receive admissions offers.

For more information on these events and the streamlined application process, students should contact their respective high school counselor.

“Lycoming College is committed to the education of undergraduate students, and that mission begins at home with Lycoming County students," said Richard “Chip” Hinton, associate vice president for enrollment management.

"Many of our brightest and high-performing students are from right here in central Pennsylvania, and we hope to grow that enrollment and provide those students with an education that leads to meaningful careers and lives,” Hinton added. “I encourage students and families to check out our net price calculator and attend one of our upcoming Instant Decision Days to understand the return on investment that a Lycoming education provides.”

“Lycoming College’s Instant Decision Days helps to create a more direct path to a college career, in addition to additional transparency around the college admissions process,” said Chip Edmonds, Ed.D. ’98, executive vice president. “With ninety-nine percent of the class of 2023 currently employed or in graduate school, Lycoming is a smart decision for local students.”

For additional questions about this initiative, families may contact Chip Hinton at admissions@lycoming.edu or 570-321-4026.