Lebanon Valley College Welcomes the Class of 2029, Reports Record Enrollment

by Molly O'Brien-Foelsch, Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Annville, PA (08/22/2025) — ANNVILLE, Pa. (August 21, 2025) - Lebanon Valley College opened its academic year as 452 first-year students and 49 transfer students moved onto campus, contributing to the largest full-time undergraduate enrollment in the College's 160-year history. See photos on Facebook.

With 1,674 total full-time undergraduates now enrolled, LVC sets a record driven by a student retention rate approaching 85 percent. Four hundred sixteen students are enrolled across the College's graduate-degree programs.

LVC's New Students At-a-Glance

Geographic reach: Students from 20 states
Athletic excellence: 200 student-athletes will compete across 26 teams
Creative spirit: More than 120 student musicians join the Pride of The Valley Marching Band
Academic breadth: Students will pursue majors spanning health professions, sciences, humanities, social sciences, arts, and business communications

"Move-in Day is only second to Commencement among my favorite days of the year," said President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D. "New and returning students bring with them a sense of opportunity and optimism. Our campus community is a place for students, faculty, and staff to connect and thrive together."

MacLaren joined new LVC families for a barbecue lunch in the dining hall and greeted them across campus during Move-in Day. The excitement continues throughout Orientation Weekend with time-honored traditions and new opportunities.

Friday-Sunday Highlights

Traditional Opening Convocation ceremony
Academic advising sessions with faculty mentors
Meet-and-greet with Student Engagement and the Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging in its new suite in the Allan W. Mund College Center
Wellness Fair featuring resources for physical and mental health
Social events designed to build lasting friendships
Flying Dutchmen Football scrimmage vs. Stevens Tech (Friday, 7 p.m.)
Flying Dutchmen Field Hockey scrimmage vs. Millersville (Sunday, 1 p.m.)

Looking Ahead

Classes begin Monday, August 25, for the fall 2025 term.

Families of first-year students are invited to return to campus Saturday, Sept. 13, for First-year Family Day. Register here.

Media Contact

Molly O'Brien-Foelsch, Vice President of Marketing and Communications

mobrien@lvc.edu

717-867-6038

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Lebanon Valley College welcomes new students, reports record enrollment.

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