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Lock Haven University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,076
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 95%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, LHUP is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that LHUP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lock Haven University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at LHUP is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LHUP do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,878

Cost of attendance at Lock Haven University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,702

Cost of attendance at Lock Haven University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Lock Haven University received on average $4,862 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,862
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 215 35% $4,694 $1,009,205
Other Federal Grant 215 35% $4,844 $1,041,519
State Grant/Scholarships 209 34% $3,106 $649,169
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 566 93% $2,081 $1,177,751
Total Grant & Scholarships 590 97% $4,862 $2,868,439

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lock Haven University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lock Haven University students is 53.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.0%.

53.9%

  • asian 62.5% 5 students
  • African American 33.0% 36 students
  • white 58.0% 405 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 17 students
  • International Students 33.3% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lock Haven University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lock Haven University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)