Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Public university · Center Valley, PA · 859 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
97%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1320
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$12,029
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$22,102
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
18%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts about 97 of every 100 applicants (97%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1320 on the SAT. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $22,102 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,029 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,240 for PA residents and $25,672 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,240
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$25,672
- Total cost of attendance$22,102
- Average net price after grants$12,029
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley FAQ
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?
- 97% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1320. Aim for 1320 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?
- About $22,102 a year before aid; $12,029 on average after grants.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's FAFSA school code?
- 003329. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley receives your information.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's graduation rate?
- 18% of students finish within six years.
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