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Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania is in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Lock Haven is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 520 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 530 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 5,283 students study at Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania
401 N Fairview St
Lock Haven, PA 17745-2390
General Phone: (570) 893-2011
Admissions Phone: (570) 893-2027
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 893-2344
http://www.lhup.edu
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 170 | elementary school teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, early childhood special ed |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 134 | health and fitness, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 81 | health professions, medical preparatory |
| Liberal Arts | 77 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, social services, political science, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 67 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 59 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | social work |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 35 | physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology |
| Media | 31 | journalism |
| Science | 22 | biology, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 682 | 40 |
| Associate's degree | 113 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 68 | 4 |
In 2005, Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 5,283 students (4,923 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 87% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| New York | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 1,764 of its 4,923 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,746 | 3,624 | 76% | 1,247 | 34% |
| Men | 2,089 | 1,631 | 78% | 532 | 33% |
| Women | 2,657 | 1,993 | 75% | 715 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 893-2027
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,258 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,681 |
| Room and board | $ 5,552 |
| Room charge | $ 3,204 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,636 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,390 |
Financial Aid:
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 893-2344
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 56 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $84,755 | 17 | $84,013 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $65,703 | 24 | $64,555 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $51,914 | 44 | $52,618 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $41,489 | 21 | $43,837 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 129 | $61,198 | 106 | $58,616 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 102 | 200 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Track | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| Basketball | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 71 | 100 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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