Your chances of getting into Lock Haven University
LHU GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Lock Haven University?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into LHU are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at LHU is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #68 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
LHU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 490 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 490 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 980 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 600 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 590 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1190 |
| Average SAT Score | 1090
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lock Haven University?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at LHU is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1190. Students who get into Lock Haven University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. LHU ranks #85 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. LHU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1085, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.
LHU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
High School Class Rank
66% of Lock Haven University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 13% |
| Top 25% of class | 33% |
| Top 50% of class | 66% |
Applying
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Lock Haven University is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lock Haven University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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| High School GPA | |
| High School Class Rank | |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | |
| Recommendations | |
| Demonstration of Competencies |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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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.
FAQs
Does Lock Haven University prefer SAT or ACT?
43% of students submit their SAT scores to LHU.
What is my chance of getting into Lock Haven University?
100% of those who apply are granted admission to LHU. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Lock Haven University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1190. The average SAT score is 1085. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.