Bachelor in Astrophysics (Bachelor's)

Lycoming College places undergraduate research and applied learning at the center of its academic experience. Students can choose from more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, with opportunities to extend classroom learning through internships, research, or study abroad. Recent student experiences include astronomy research at the Koobi Fora Field School in Kenya, multiple internships connected to criminal justice, and a business and economics pathway leading to admission to an MBA program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The college emphasizes close personal support within a small-campus environment. A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio gives students regular access to faculty, while the campus community aims to challenge and encourage students by name. International students can consider study abroad as part of their academic experience and explore programs that connect disciplines, professional interests, and research. Lycoming also supports students who want to continue competing in college athletics through Division III sports.

Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming offers a campus setting with a Quad and virtual tour for prospective students. Its application options include the Lyco Fast App, which uses a short form and campus visit rather than an essay or test scores, with decisions provided within two weeks. Students seeking a close-knit college experience can combine broad academic choice with practical preparation for graduate study, service careers, and other professional paths.

Graduates are qualified to pursue graduate studies or careers in research, data analysis, and technical development. The programme integrates astronomy, physics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics to study the formation and evolution of celestial bodies and cosmic phenomena. Students engage in hands-on laboratory work and faculty-mentored research starting in their first year. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving and analytical skills through practical coursework and real-world applications.

Focus areas include Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis.

The programme requires 120 credits distributed across core coursework in physics, mathematics, and astronomy, with additional credits for laboratory work and independent research. Students complete a capstone research project under faculty supervision.

Graduates enter graduate programs, research and development labs, high-tech corporations, or educational institutions such as planetariums and museums.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and demonstrate completion of college-preparatory courses in mathematics and science. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. International students must provide English proficiency test scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.