Lock Haven University
Lock Haven University is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Lock Haven town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,827 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 792 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 554 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.LHU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,492, and fees were $3,084. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,730 and $3,326 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students3,827 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 76 miles radius of Lock Haven University
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
24 miles away |
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
24 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
32 miles away |
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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania - Clearfield Campus
50 miles away |
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
50 miles away |
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
53 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
65 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
75 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
75 miles away |
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Penn State Schuylkill
76 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
offers 7 nursing programs |
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California University of Pennsylvania
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
offers 2 nursing programs |
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2012 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1993 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1110 |
| ACT | 16 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies 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 | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
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 | $312/credit | |
| In State Students | $312/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $697/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $750/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 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $31,365 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $48,790 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $87,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $37,500 |
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, 93% of Lock Haven University'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% | $4,129 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $506 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $3,002 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $3,276 |
| Federal Student Loans | 85% | $5,516 |
| Private Loans | 24% | $11,273 |
$17,191
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,900 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,541 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,714 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,009 |
| Over $110,000$22,727 |
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Student Population
3,472
Undergrads
355
Graduates
2,261
Women
1,566
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
82% |
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Black/African American |
9% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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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.
