Overview

On the History programme from Lycoming College a small student-professor ratio helps stimulate thought-provoking class discussion and mentorship.

Key facts

The multitude of exciting study abroad and research opportunities, such as fellowships, summer research grants, and a two-semester research project during senior year, puts Lycoming’s history program on par with some of the most rigorous history programs in the nation.

A broad-based education in the humanities helps students flourish as critical thinkers, concise writers, and eloquent speakers who are well equipped for careers in historical societies, education, law, journalism, and civil service, or for further educational pursuits.

Student Opportunities

Apply for a summer research grant or a Haberberger Fellowship to fund summer research alongside faculty.

Attend lectures given by guest speakers on behalf of the Ewing Lecture Series.

Apply for the Larson-Morris-Piper History Fellowship, which enables Lycoming College history students to complete a project in history or history-related topics and covers a broad array of research interests and historical periods.

Submit papers for publication in an academic journal or present them at local and national conferences.

Intern at local and national institutes such as the Thomas T. Taber Museum in Williamsport, the Gettysburg Museum, Mt. Vernon, or the Smithsonian Institute.

Careers and opportunities

A history major, combined with our liberal arts and sciences education, prepares you for a variety of careers.

Some of the alumni can be found enrolled in graduate school, pursuing advanced degrees in History, American Studies, Medieval Studies, Education, Information and Library Science, and Law, while others begin their careers immediately upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring History Topics

Western Civilization

United States to 1877

United States Since 1877

Energy, Security, and Global Competition

Ancient Greece and Rome

From Rome to the Vikings

Medieval Europe and Its Neighbors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores: Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents: International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

≈ 50944 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

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Living costs

Williamsport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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