Hershey, the chocolate town, is about 15 minutes down the road from Annville, a small Pennsylvania town where Lebanon Valley College has been since 1866. LVC is a private college of around 1,500 undergraduates. Its best-known programmes are unusual for a small school: actuarial science, physical therapy and music recording technology. Most students live on campus.
Annville, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: lvc.edu
Private liberal arts college
1866
Annville, near Hershey
$48,000 – $52,000
International students, before merit scholarships
$13,000 – $16,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lvc.edu before you apply.
BS Actuarial Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Doctor of Physical Therapy (6-year pathway)
DoctorateDuration
72 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Music Recording Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
An actuarial science programme with a long track record.
A direct-entry pathway to a physical therapy doctorate.
Recording studios for music technology students.
Actuarial graduates join insurers and consultancies in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York.
Physical therapy graduates work in hospitals and clinics after licensure.
STEM graduates can apply for OPT and the STEM extension.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is small and walkable, set around a quad in the middle of town. Residence halls hold most students.
Annville is quiet farm country. Harrisburg is about 25 minutes away and Philadelphia around two hours.
Form I-20 issued by Lebanon Valley College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
LVC admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by early spring for fall.
Most students start in August.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Lebanon Valley College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Actuarial science, physical therapy, music recording technology and computer science are popular. Entry is based on school grades with IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; physical therapy and music have extra requirements.
Yes. LVC gives merit scholarships to most students, including international applicants, which can lower the cost substantially.
