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Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

2,920
Lock Haven University overview
Location Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Online lhup.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Lock Haven University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Lock Haven University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,096 prospective students applied, and 1,991 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 524 enrolled in the school.  2,427 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 493 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $3,162. LHU is ranked 807 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

LHU is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Lock Haven University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Lock Haven University overview
SAT 980/1190
GPA 3.41

Applications Accepted

95% 
Lock Haven University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$7,716
In State Costs for Lock Haven University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,830
Other Fees$3,162
Room and Board $10,350
Budget for Other Expenses$4,564
Total One Year Cost$27,622

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,290
Out of State Costs for Lock Haven University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,830
Other Fees$3,162
Room and Board $10,350
Budget for Other Expenses$4,564
Total One Year Cost$37,196

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Lock Haven University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 19%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 18%
Business 15%
Education 11%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213613 IPEDS survey data for Lock Haven University.

Current students may use the Lock Haven University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.