LHUP Description

As the website reads, Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania offers a “small college lifestyle” and a “big university education.”

Lock Haven offers more than 60 undergraduate degrees in standard subject areas such as Accounting, Computer Science, Nursing, Business Administration, Secondary Education and Social Work. Pre-professional programs include those leading to advanced degrees in physical therapy and veterinary science, among others.

Lock Haven also offers more specialized programs in such areas as Athletic Training Nanotechnology, Recreation Management and Sports Administration. Lock Haven’s liberal and fine arts oriented programs include Music, Psychology, Sociology and Theatre.

Graduate degrees at Lock Haven include several leading to careers in teaching as well as a physician’s assistant degree.

Lock Haven’s rich offerings also extend into the more than 120 clubs and organizations housed on campus. These include everything from the Latino Student Union, a gospel choir, drama and art clubs and student-run publications and radio, and television stations.

Student services are also plentiful and wide-reaching. The Office of Human and Cultural Diversity offers programs that provide students with any additional support they need to improve academics and build confidence and leadership skills.

Lock Haven’s financial aid awards include full and partial tuition scholarships as well as grants and loans for eligible students.

Students who wish to experience all that Lock Haven has to offer may wish to live on campus in one of Lock Haven’t seven dormitories or in its apartment-style residences.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Bald Eagles (men), Lady Eagles (women)

Website

www.lhup.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,201

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,637

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

5,329

LHUP Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,988
Freshman Class
1,291
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,329

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
93%
Graduate
7%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
90%
Out-of-State
10%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Caucasian
89%
Latino
2%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
90%
New Jersey
4%
New York
2%
Other
4%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%