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Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley College says yes to 83.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $62,621 median earnings.
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Lebanon Valley College occupies suburban Annville, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, where graduates median $105,444 four years out. 24.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,684 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1093 and 1300 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lebanon Valley College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lebanon Valley College received 3,275 applications and admitted 2,441 (74.5%), with 480 enrolling.
Lebanon Valley College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1093–1300 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Lebanon Valley College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 553 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Lebanon Valley College compares
| Lebanon Valley College | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,080 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,621 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Lebanon Valley College: $62,621 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $52,080 regardless of where you're from. At Lebanon Valley College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,684 — Lebanon Valley College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
65% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a Lebanon Valley College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lebanon Valley College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $105,444 |
| Economics | $93,878 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,235 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $80,194 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $74,429 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $63,128 |
| Biology, General | $59,559 |
| Criminology | $58,447 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,548 |
| Music | $54,235 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,658 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,838 |
| Sociology | $46,836 |
| Psychology, General | $42,874 |
Median earnings for these 15 Lebanon Valley College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,621 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Lebanon Valley College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lebanon Valley College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1093–1300 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lebanon Valley College's acceptance rate?
74.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,441 admitted from 3,275 applicants.
How much does Lebanon Valley College cost?
At Lebanon Valley College, published tuition is $52,080 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lebanon Valley College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lebanon Valley College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,621 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Lincoln University — 65.7% admitted
- UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing — 80.8% admitted
- La Roche University — 75.8% admitted
- Lycoming College — 74.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.