Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public four-year university in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 859 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 97.37% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,435 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,208
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,220 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.37% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 859 92.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 17.83%
- Average SAT Score: 1210
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley: what the data shows
Common questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is located in Center Valley, PA (ZIP 18034-8447).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley public or private?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a Public institution.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?
Published tuition: $15,208 in-state, $25,392 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,220.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,422 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,319 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,438 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,611 |
| $110,001+ | $24,539 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,832.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Admission rate: 97.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1210.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Total enrollment: 859 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
150%-time completion rate: 17.83%.
First-year retention: 83.4%.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley earn?
Median earnings: $55,620 six years after entry; $63,435 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
35.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (136 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (38 completions)
- General Psychology (28 completions)
- CIP 269999 (16 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0401 (9 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, Other (9 completions)
- CIP 521299 (8 completions)
- CIP 512399 (7 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (5 completions)
- CIP 511501 (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.37%; completion rate 17.83%; median earnings $63,435 at 10 years; net price $18,220. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$15,208
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley was $15,208.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,220
2024 Value
In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,220.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,220 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$60,832 4-Year In-State Tuition
$101,568 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
43.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,602 | $20,278 | $13,436 |
| 2014 | $13,930 | $20,766 | $13,730 |
| 2015 | $13,964 | $21,158 | $14,208 |
| 2016 | $14,134 | $21,568 | $13,626 |
| 2017 | $14,460 | $22,378 | $14,178 |
| 2018 | $14,468 | $23,028 | $19,666 |
| 2019 | $14,476 | $23,466 | — |
| 2022 | $15,140 | $24,834 | $19,021 |
| 2023 | $15,180 | $25,118 | $19,324 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.37% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1210
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley in 2024 is 859 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.53% 100% Completion Time
17.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.53% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$63,435 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
770.40% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 38 completions
General Psychology: 28 completions
CIP 26.9999: 16 completions
Computer Science - 11.0401: 9 completions
Business Administration and Management, Other: 9 completions
CIP 52.1299: 8 completions
CIP 51.2399: 7 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 5 completions
CIP 51.1501: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 136 completions
Most popular programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates.
About
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public institution located in Center Valley, PA, offering 17 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 859 students. The admission rate is 97.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1210. The institution maintains a 17.83% graduation rate. Approximately 35.01% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 17.83% graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $15,208 and average net price is $18,220 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
The admission rate is 97.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley reports midpoint SAT about 1210.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley earn?
Median earnings are $55,620 six years after entry and $63,435 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
The 150%-time completion rate is 17.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Total enrollment is about 859 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley public or private?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public institution located in Center Valley, PA.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley an HBCU?
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley a tribal college?
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.3%).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.