Penn State Lehigh Valley

If you are considering submitting an application to Penn State Lehigh Valley, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to Penn State Lehigh Valley for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Penn State Lehigh Valley's admissions stats.

Penn State Lehigh Valley 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	32%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
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.

➡️ Explore 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 are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Lehigh Valley

What does Penn State Lehigh Valley consider 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
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	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. Check with Penn State Lehigh Valley'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
Standardized Test Scores
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 Penn State Lehigh Valley?

Penn State Lehigh Valley has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

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 looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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, 32% of Penn State Lehigh Valley's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% 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 strive to earn between 0 and 0 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Lehigh Valley 25% of admitted students scored higher than 0 and 25% of scored lower than 0, 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 630 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 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Penn State Lehigh Valley?

To be most competitive at Penn State Lehigh Valley, you should strive to earn between 23 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Lehigh Valley's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Lehigh Valley students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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

• Spring 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. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Penn State Lehigh Valley is 93%.

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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