Lebanon Valley College Welcomes the Class of 2029, Reports Record Enrollment
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.
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Lebanon Valley College welcomes new students, reports record enrollment.