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General Information About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, we provide unparalleled access and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth. We engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners here and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 932 Percent Admitted 81% Men Admitted 82% Women Admitted 79% Full Time Retention Rate 78% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 420 530 Math 450 570 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 18 22 English 14 21 Math 17 21
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $12,250 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,360 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 970 Native American 2 Asian 66 African American 43 Hispanic 101 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 612 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 1




