Penn State Lehigh Valley

Penn State Lehigh Valley is moderately difficult to get into. Penn State Lehigh Valley admitted 94% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,806 applications received in 2023, 1,699 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Penn State Lehigh Valley, the application fee costs $65.

Students who apply to Penn State Lehigh Valley for fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Penn State Lehigh Valley's admissions stats.

Penn State Lehigh Valley 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10.99%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	29%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Lehigh Valley Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 24

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Considering Applying Early to Penn State Lehigh Valley?

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Penn State Lehigh Valley does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Lehigh Valley will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 24.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

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

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More on Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State Lehigh Valley

For more information on transferring to Penn State Lehigh Valley, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Lehigh Valley

Penn State Lehigh Valley has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Penn State Lehigh Valley?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. 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 areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Lehigh Valley

Curious about the factors that are considered by Penn State Lehigh Valley 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Penn State Lehigh Valley for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Lehigh Valley Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Lehigh Valley, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Penn State Lehigh Valley's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Penn State Lehigh Valley?

Students admitted to Penn State Lehigh Valley have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34.08% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Lehigh Valley 10.99% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 48.35% were in the top 25% and 75.82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Lehigh Valley, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	23.66%
3.50 and 3.74	16.79%
3.25 and 3.49	20.23%
3.00 and 3.24	12.6%
2.50 and 2.9	17.94%
2.00 and 2.49	6.87%

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 Penn State Lehigh Valley 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

Penn State Lehigh Valley 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, 29% of Penn State Lehigh Valley'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 Penn State Lehigh Valley?

To be competitive with other Penn State Lehigh Valley applicants, you should aim to score between 1100 and 1280 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Lehigh Valley 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1280 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Lehigh Valley students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Lehigh Valley students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Lehigh Valley, you should strive to earn between 21.5 and 23.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Lehigh Valley's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 23.5 on the ACT.

A 21.5 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Lehigh Valley students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.5.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Lehigh Valley

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State Lehigh Valley during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Lehigh Valley?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Does Penn State Lehigh Valley accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Lehigh Valley?

✅ Penn State Lehigh Valley is not test optional.

What is Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley?

❌ Penn State Lehigh Valley does not offer early decision.

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