Overview
Student Population
| Location | Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lhup.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Lock Haven University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,203 prospective students applied, and 2,089 were granted admission. Of those admitted 598 enrolled in the school. 3,020 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 398 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,716 plus fees of $3,162. LHU is ranked 961 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
LHU is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lock Haven University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#961 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#388 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#18 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#92 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1130 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,803 |
| Other Fees | $3,162 |
| Room and Board | $10,197 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,496 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,374 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,803 |
| Other Fees | $3,162 |
| Room and Board | $10,197 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,496 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,948 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 18% |
| Business | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.