Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,624

2023 Average Net Price

$19,070

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0177%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

94.2%

1,848 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

954

87.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.9%

40 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) were General Business (29 degrees awarded), General Psychology (20 degrees), and Information Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670). 48.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (70 degrees), 3.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is $14,624, which is $−14,656 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was 0.0177%, corresponding to 3 out of the 16,956 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is $14,624, which is $14,656 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,070.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was $14,624. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is $−14,656 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,070

2023 Value

5.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,070. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) grew by 5.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,984

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was of $12,984 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.88% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.74% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0177%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was 0.0177%, which represents 3 out of the 16956 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) received 1,848 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.33% annual growth. Out of those 1,848 applicants, 1,741 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.2% acceptance rate.

There were 954 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,741

Accepted Out of 1,848

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was 94.2% (1,741 admissions from 1,848 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.33%, while admissions grew by 2.47%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) had a total enrollment of 954 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is 832 students and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670), both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 7.97% Black or African American, 3.77% Two or More Races, and 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.4%), followed by White Female (19.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 954 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is 832 and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
506 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
197 enrolled students
Asian
108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is 53% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 7.97% Black or African American, 3.77% Two or More Races, and 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (2.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is General Business (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (20 degrees) and Information Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), and Business (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are Accountants & auditors (1,074,114 people), Other managers (1,050,868 people), Software developers (796,805 people), Financial managers (571,692 people), and Chief executives & legislators (501,582 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in 2023 are Psychology (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), Business (60 degrees), Biology (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are Psychology (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), Business (60 degrees), Biology (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670).

Most Common (2023)

General Business
29 degrees awarded
General Psychology
20 degrees awarded
Information Science
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was General Business with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670), which is 1.08 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in General Business, which is 2.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) in General Psychology, which is 3 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is Female and Black or African American (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
70 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is white (70 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

6.11% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
35 degrees awarded
White Male
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) is white female (35 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (35 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) employs 19 Instructors, 10 Lecturers and 7 Professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are Female Instructor (11), Male Instructor (8), and Female Lecturer (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) are: Management, with 15 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) were Instructor with 19 employees, Lecturer with 10 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) were Management with 15 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670) was Female Instructor with 11 employees, Male Instructor with 8 employees, and Female Lecturer with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley (214670).

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