PSU
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PA
99% admitted · $12,204/yr after aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,029
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 18%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public college in Center Valley, PA with 859 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1210 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,029 per year ($6,362 for families earning under $30,000). 18% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,848
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,741
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math550–660
200800
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,102
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,240
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,362
- $30–48k$5,799
- $48–75k$6,893
- $75–110k$13,297
- $110k+$19,980
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 18%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 859
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White50%
- Hispanic21%
- Black8%
- Asian12%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1210.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?+
In Fall 2023, 1,848 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley and 1,741 were admitted; 283 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,102 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,029.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's graduation rate?+
18% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 214670 · How we use this data
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