Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

It is moderately difficult to get into Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania admitted 93% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,030 applications received in 2023, 1,882 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, the fee for the application costs $25.

Students who apply to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for fall semester should hear back from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania by October 1.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's admissions stats.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	9%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Admissions

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Is Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Hard To Get Into?

LHU is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, LHU accepted 93% of students, approximately 1,882 from the 2,030 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like LHU, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Curious about the factors that are considered by Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for more information on admission factors.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

Students admitted to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 29% were in the top 25% and 65% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8.39%
3.75 and 3.99	18.98%
3.50 and 3.74	20.98%
3.25 and 3.49	14.13%
3.00 and 3.24	12.58%
2.50 and 2.9	17.66%
2.00 and 2.49	6.18%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 9% of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

To be competitive with other Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania applicants, you should aim to earn between 960 and 1130 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1130 and 25% of scored lower than 960, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

To be most competitive at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Does Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania accept transfer credits?

✅ Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

✅ Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is not test optional.

What is Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?

✅ Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania?

🟨 Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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