Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6661 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1841 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1753 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #117 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Center Valley |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 954
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- lehighvalley.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 32% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 95% | 94% |
| Applicants | 1,848 | 949 | 881 |
| Admissions | 1,741 | 899 | 824 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 281 | 167 | 113 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
569 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1315
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley are 1140-1315 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley are 20-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 506 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 197 (21%) |
| Asian | 108 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 76 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,108
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,624 | $24,406 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,624 | $24,406 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,562 | $31,558 |
| Fee in-district | $556 | $556 |
| Fee in-state | $556 | $556 |
| Fee out-of-state | $556 | $556 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley has granted 117 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | 29 |
| Information Science & Studies | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 10 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3 | 117 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 3% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 10% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Lehigh Valley has published 81 scientific papers with 1,065 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Art & Design, Medicine, Environmental Science, and Math Teachers.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 | 13 |
| 2002 | 1 | 25 |
| 2003 | 3 | 33 |
| 2004 | 1 | 43 |
| 2005 | 1 | 47 |
| 2006 | 2 | 61 |
| 2007 | 1 | 55 |
| 2008 | 4 | 65 |
| 2009 | 6 | 56 |
| 2010 | 4 | 67 |
| 2011 | 3 | 70 |
| 2012 | 5 | 78 |
| 2013 | 2 | 67 |
| 2014 | 5 | 55 |
| 2015 | 6 | 73 |
| 2016 | 4 | 66 |
| 2017 | 3 | 61 |
| 2018 | 6 | 73 |
| 2019 | 2 | 107 |
| 2020 | 6 | 71 |
| 2021 | 7 | 68 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 128 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2809 Saucon Valley Road Center Valley, Pennsylvania, 18034-8447 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6102855000 |