Applying to LVC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
74.53% 1,190
Lebanon Valley College's acceptance rate is 74.53% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,275 students applied and 2,441 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into LVC.
LVC's acceptance rate places 27th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,190 at LVC. LVC's SAT score ranks 27th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to LVC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Lebanon Valley College is 74.53% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.66%. 1,378 men and 1,897 women applied to LVC and 1,013 men and 1,428 women students were accepted.
Among them, 203 men and 277 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at LVC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at LVC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,2751,3781,89700
Admitted2,4411,0131,42800
Enrolled48020327700
Acceptance Rate 74.53%73.51%75.28%--
Yield 19.66%20.04%19.40%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Lebanon Valley College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 118 students (25% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,190 with 600 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 553. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 540 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at LVC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total109311901300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing553600660
SAT Math540590640
ACT Composite--
ACT Math--
ACT English--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 480 first-year students enrolled in LVC. The proportion of full-time students is 99.17% and part-time students is 0.83%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.29% and women students is 57.71%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at LVC.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at LVC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total48020327700
Full-time47620027600
Part-time43100
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at LVC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lebanon Valley College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
LVC Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to LVC.
Admission Information for Applying to LVC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.lvc.edu/admission/
Online Applicationwww.lvc.edu/admission/how-to-apply/undergraduate-students/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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