Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Public · Moderately Selective · PA

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationPA · Northeast

SettingSuburban

Undergrads859

Student:faculty14:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate10.5%

6-yr grad rate17.8%

Drop-out rate16.6%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$15k

Out-of-state tuition$25k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity49.8%

Gender diversity40.8%

International1.3%

Identity—

Overview

Penn State Lehigh Valley is a small commonwealth campus near Allentown, offering the first two years of most Penn State majors along with a handful of complete four-year degrees, in a commuter-friendly setting with small classes.

Academics

Instruction in the first two years mirrors the University Park curriculum but in much smaller classes, and most students plan to transition to University Park or another Penn State campus through the university's 2+2 pathway to finish their degree.

Worth knowing

Students choosing a commonwealth campus like Lehigh Valley are typically prioritizing cost, proximity to home, or smaller classes for the early years, with the expectation of transferring within the Penn State system rather than staying for all four years - worth understanding upfront since the campus does not offer every major to completion.

lehighvalley.psu.edu ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate97.4%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1130–1320

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Early actionNov 1

AdmissionRolling

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