Lock Haven University, PA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Lock Haven University Rankings
Affordability59
Selectivity11
Retention15
Graduation11
Earnings24
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lock Haven University
80%
Bachelor’s
20%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies15%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Lock Haven University
94%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
510
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lock Haven University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lock Haven University
77%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lock Haven University
65%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 56% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 52% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lock Haven University
94%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lock Haven University
3,020
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
358
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lock Haven University, PA
Pennsylvania College of Technology
24 miles, E
Lycoming College
25 miles, E
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
29 miles, SW