Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Annville, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lvc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lebanon Valley College is located in Annville, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles east of Harrisburg in the Lebanon Valley region. Founded in 1866 as a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the college occupies a 370-acre suburban campus characterized by a mix of historic Georgian-style and modern academic buildings. The college maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in music, business, health sciences, and physical therapy, along with select master's degree programs. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Flying Dutchmen.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
LVC is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lebanon Valley College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#316 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#231 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#26 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#280 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1093/1300 |
| GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,430 |
| Room and Board | $15,340 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,668 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,528 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Business | 18% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213507 IPEDS survey data for Lebanon Valley College.
Current students may use the Lebanon Valley College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025