Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Center Valley.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 919 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 247 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 200 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,484, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,402 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students919 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
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Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1220 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $555/credit | |
| In State Students | $555/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $892/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $853/credit | |
| In State Students | $853/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,098/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $24,975 | $24,975 | $40,140 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,850 | $38,850 | $62,440 |
| BSN | 125 | $69,375 | $69,375 | $111,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $42,650 | $42,650 | $54,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,742 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,200 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $3,697 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $4,192 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,156 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $9,783 |
$14,383
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,441 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,013 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,604 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,784 |
| Over $110,000$19,682 |
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Student Population
900
Undergrads
19
Graduates
409
Women
510
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
59% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
