About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Founded in 1947, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley. is a college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 868 full time undergraduate students, and 9 full time graduate students.

The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 44 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate86%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range900-1180
ACT Range22-28

Admissions at PSULV are considered Less Selective, with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

68% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 35% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    4 Students rated on-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 4.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    5 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    5 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    5 Students rated class size 5 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    5 Students rated school activities 5 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    5 Students rated local services 5 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    5 Students rated academics 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?

4 Students rated Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Alicia - 04/27/2020

I honestly love Penn State Lehigh Valley. I transferred from another local college and my life is so much better because of it. All of the professors care so much about the topics and students who they teach and they are always so down-to-earth. Class size is great, it feels as if it were a high school classroom so you get a lot of assistance from professors if you need it. The campus is super nice- it's very small but all of the facilities are very nice and it is in a great area.

Bryan - 12/14/2018

I feel like PSU LV is a great alternative for incoming Freshmen who have the option to either commute to PSU LV or go to Main Campus. The quality of the teaching is about the same, however there is a greater opportunity to have personal conversations and/or ask questions with the professors. Class sizes are definitely the best part about the campus.

Amanda - 02/28/2018

My overall experience is positive. I love that the professors are willing to help whenever needed and also they push you to succeed and produce your best work. There are many activities to attend on campus whether it be educational or simply recreational.

Briana - 11/28/2016

I love Penn State. There are many friendly students, and teachers who are willing to help you when needed. They do a lot of activities during common hour and they have many clubs , so it is easy to be active on campus. Since its a smaller campus the class sizes are smaller so you get to know your professor better than if your in a class with 200 other people.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is 86%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is small but allows the students and teachers to get to know one another better than bigger schools.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are helpful and hard working.

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  4. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    What I have gotten out of my college experience is a better understanding of myself. I also believe I have grown as a person. This allows me to be prepared for my time after college and for my career.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

43%

female

57%

male

868

Total Undergrad Enrollment

9

Total Grad Students

11%

Out-Of-State

86%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
16%
% White or Caucasian
58%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

82% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley receive some sort of financial aid. 42% were awarded federal grants. While 59% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,568

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,840

Books and Supplies

$11,230

Room and Board

34,638

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,659
$30 - $48K
$9,189
$48 - $75K
$13,292
$75 - $110K
$18,455
$110K & UP
$19,386

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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