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 about Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

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

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$6,240

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,600

Retention Rate

69%

Enrollment

5,324

Year Established

1870

LHUP Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

100% of students gave Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 5 stars overall.

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Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

Lock Haven is a beautiful school with an amazing campus, stunning landscape, great teachers, and superior academics. I've only visited twice, but it's enough to make me come back for four years. This university is a crown jewel in Pennsylvania, ranked in my standards next to Pittsburgh University. Anyone not sure of where to go to college should definitely check out Lock Haven; it's a decision you will not regret!

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LHUP Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,988
Freshman Class
1,195
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,324

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
94%
Graduate
6%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

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

In-State
87%
Out-of-State
13%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

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

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
87%
New Jersey
4%
New York
2%
Other
7%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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