More selective than 47% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose LVC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
LVC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, LVC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 652 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1302 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
LVC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 580–652 | 560–650 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 553–660 | 540–640 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is LVC compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
LVC has the 60th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Susquehanna University | 81% | 82% | $28,819 |
| 57 | Mount Aloysius College | 82% | 57% | $22,344 |
| 58 | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 83% | 68% | $20,586 |
| 59 | Duquesne University | 84% | 77% | $37,730 |
| 60 | Lebanon Valley College | 84% | 65% | $26,979 |
| 61 | Cedar Crest College | 84% | 60% | $18,659 |
| 62 | Keystone College | 85% | 36% | $22,051 |
| 63 | Immaculata University | 86% | 71% | $24,258 |
| 64 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 86% | 58% | $20,787 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at LVC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
LVC admissions questions
What is the LVC acceptance rate?
Lebanon Valley College accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,441 of 3,275 applicants were admitted.
Does LVC require the SAT or ACT?
Lebanon Valley College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for LVC?
The middle 50% of Lebanon Valley College enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1302 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at LVC?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (480 of 2,441).
Is LVC getting harder to get into?
Lebanon Valley College accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lebanon Valley College overview