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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is a state university located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It was situated in 1870 as the Central State Normal School. LHU is one of 14 members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Its main campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. The university offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs.
Lock Haven University's student newspaper is known as the Eagle Eye. LHU’s athletic teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. They are known as the Bald Eagles.
The main campus of Lock Haven University is in Lock Haven, PA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public school. Lock Haven University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Lock Haven University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 420 or more.
Lock Haven University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Lock Haven University had 5,241 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Lock Haven University
401 North Fairview Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745-2390
General Phone: (570) 484-2011
http://www.lhup.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 178 | health and fitness, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Education and Teaching | 156 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, special ed |
| Liberal Arts | 114 | English, liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, political science, international relations, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 106 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medicine | 90 | health professions, medical preparatory |
| Business and Management | 73 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 44 | biology, physics, biological and physical sciences, physical science courses, chemistry, geology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 41 | physician assistant, surgical tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Media | 33 | journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | social work |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Lock Haven University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 837 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 83 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 76 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Lock Haven University had a total enrollment of 5,241 students (5,057 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 88% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New York | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Lock Haven University offers campus housing for 1,629 of its 5,057 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,776 | 3,524 | 74% | 1,233 | 35% |
| Men | 2,079 | 1,491 | 72% | 564 | 38% |
| Women | 2,697 | 2,033 | 75% | 669 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,917 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,047 |
| Room and board | $ 6,160 |
| Room charge | $ 3,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,928 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,322 |
Financial Aid:
Lock Haven University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332300)
Lock Haven University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 80 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $94,492 | 23 | $94,584 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $73,571 | 30 | $72,367 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $61,251 | 42 | $61,521 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $43,924 | 12 | $49,230 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $73,231 | 107 | $70,291 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 141 | 125 | 266 |
| Track | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| Football | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 88 | 137 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
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
Geography
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lock Haven University 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 degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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