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Ranks 978th overall and 84th in Pennsylvania

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Lock Haven, PA 17745-2390

Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
Total Population18,429 (14,142 urban / 4,287 rural)
Households7,125 (2.3 people per house)
Families4,379 (2.81 people per family)
Pop. — African American186
Pop. — Asian136
Pop. — Pacific Islander8
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native65
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)18,091
Pop. — Other62
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (other dominant fields)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

Ranks 1453rd for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,178 $5,178 $10,944
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,501 $1,501 $1,590
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $216 $216 $456
FT Graduate Tuition $6,214 $6,214 $9,944
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,915 $1,915 $2,004
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $345 $345 $552
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $15,800 $15,800 $21,655
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $7,779 $7,779 $13,634
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,779 $7,779 $13,634

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,258 trend  $6,679 $6,258 trend  $6,679 $11,681 trend  $12,534
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,100
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,552 trend  $5,900
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,390 trend  $2,121
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 4,120 (1,800 male / 2,320 female)
Admitted 2,945 (1,234 male / 1,711 female)
Admission rate 71%
First-time Enrollment 1,093 (475 male / 618 female)
FT Enrollment 1,079 (471 male / 608 female)
PT Enrollment 14 (4 male / 10 female)
Total Enrollment5,175

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 1076th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 8%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 22

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 1130th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 95%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 510
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 520
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 840 / 1030

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity1,629
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,360
Board Fee$2,828

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Ranks 936th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,842 411 pie   34%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,903 616 pie   51%
Institutional Grant Aid $1,998 310 pie   25%
Student Loan Aid $6,248 894 pie   73%
Any financial aid type   1,041 pie   86%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
4370113
Black Non-Hispanic
147165312
Hispanic
5160111
Asian / Pacific Islander
271542
American Indian / Alaskan Native
6612
White Non-Hispanic
1,8462,6644,510
Race Unknown
314475
Total 2,151 3,024 5,175

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
268
Black Non-Hispanic
271542
Hispanic
189
Asian / Pacific Islander
246
American Indian / Alaskan Native
1N/A1
White Non-Hispanic
335489824
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 368 522 890

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

  Men Women Total
17 74 91
58 30 88
30 39 69
29 31 60
25 33 58

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 1 1 15 17
Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
Biological and Physical Sciences 1 3 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 1 27 1 31
Business Administration and Management, General 3 1 2 43 1 50
Chemistry, General 7 7
Computer Science 2 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3 1 2 82 88
Curriculum and Instruction 21 21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 88 2 91
English Language and Literature, General 2 21 23
Fine/Studio Arts, General 7 7
French Language and Literature 1 1
Geography 2 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 6 6
German Language and Literature 1 1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 3 1 64 1 69
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1 1 1 57 60
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1 1 16 18
History, General 1 9 10
International Relations and Affairs 1 4 1 6
Journalism 1 2 31 34
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 10 10
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 4 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 16 18
Management Information Systems, General 4 4
Mathematics, General 1 11 12
Music, General 1 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 30 1 32
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1 56 1 58
Philosophy 3 3
Physical Sciences, Other 5 5
Physician Assistant 2 2 1 45 50
Physics, General 7 7
Political Science and Government, General 11 11
Psychology, General 1 3 1 33 38
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 1
Social Sciences, General 1 13 14
Social Work 3 2 1 36 42
Sociology 3 3
Spanish Language and Literature 2 1 5 8
Special Education and Teaching, General 20 20
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 4 2 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 30 34
Surgical Technology/Technologist 1 1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 3 1 23 27
Total 15 32 8 10 4 889 10 968

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Ranks 721st for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $65,664 ($66,688 male / $64,303 female)
Number of FT Faculty 233 (133 male / 100 female)
Number of PT Faculty 21
FT Faculty Ratio 11 : 1
Total Benefits $4,336,084
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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Summary

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, commonly abbreviated LHU, is a state university in Lock Haven, a town in central Pennsylvania located along the Susquehanna river, and is roughly thirty miles from the major towns of Williamsport and State College. In 1983, the school joined the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and became Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. LHU’s previous president Craig Dean Willis retired from Lock Haven in 2004 and nearly immediately began an interim presidency at Eastern Michigan University. “Dedicated to supporting and strengthening its students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community, Lock Haven University affirms its commitment to intellectual growth, cultural enrichment, and public service.” Stevenson Library provides many services to the university. Stevenson Library Website Lock Haven University Athletics Website The Fredericks Family Memorial Carillon was designed and completed by the van Bergen Bells company, in the year 2000. Lock Haven University Institute for International Studies Website

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Academics

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Geology, Physics
Foreign Language and Literature:
French, German, Spanish
History:
History – General
Communications & Journalism:
Journalism
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Education:
Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Special Education
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Security and Protective Services:
Law Enforcement Administration
English Language and Literature:
English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
Social Sciences:
Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Popular majors:
eighty-three percent health professions, nine percent security and protective services, seven percent business per marketing, twenty-one percent education, nineteen percent parks and recreation, eleven percent health professions, nine percent business per marketing, eight percent security and protective services, five percent communications per journalism, five percent psychology, five percent public administration and social services
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN), Surgical Technology
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Biological/Physical Sciences

The cost per credit hour (overall) was $511 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 100. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 76% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were five hundred and fifty-four total number of transfer students who applied and three hundred and seventy-seven total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Reduced fee (not specified) online application fee and point zero .

It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid

Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid distribution is at thirty percent scholarships per grants and seventy percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics, Leadership and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, ROTC and State/District Residency.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Students

The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, Teachers College/College of Education, University, Four-year, Coed, where 76 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Furthermore, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students, ten percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, eleven percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, eighty-one percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, seven percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-two percent in top half of graduating class, eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Furthermore, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately four thousand, seven hundred and ninety-four degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, two hundred and forty-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three hundred and six graduate enrollment. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as model United Nations, rural retreat conference center, cadaver dissection laboratory, electron microscope, primate laboratory. In fact, the school is located 26 miles from Williamsport, 35 miles from State College.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, eighty percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventeen percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Athletics

The Bald Eagles, Lady Eagles are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling

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over 2 years ago

As the parents of a current student at LHU, we could not be happier and more satisfied with the education, athletic experiences, faculty, and administration of this fine school. As a high school guidance counselor, I can assure you that LHU is at the top of my list for an affordable and quality education.

over 2 years ago

i had some great experiences at lock haven.i loved wrestling for them.all in all its a great school