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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley admits nearly everyone — 97.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley occupies suburban Center Valley, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $120,729 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,600 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1315 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1140–1315 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 575 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 565 | 600 | 655 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley received 1,848 applications and admitted 1,741 (94.2%), with 283 enrolling.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.4% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,208 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,435 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley student earns $63,435 — 2% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley prices by residency: $15,208 in-state versus $25,392 out-of-state — a $10,184 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 859 undergraduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley students — 17.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,729 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $96,714 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $81,617 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,403 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $71,001 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $63,798 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,635 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | $47,620 |
Median earnings for these 14 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,435 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 1 additional Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley program has earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1315 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?
94.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,741 admitted from 1,848 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley cost?
In-state tuition is $15,208; out-of-state students pay $25,392. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,435 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton — 98.5% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona — 98.1% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre — 97% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver — 95.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.