Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$55,620
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
15%
Annual Tuition
$15,180
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry — 17% above the national median. Acceptance rate 94.2%, average SAT score 1210, in-state tuition $15,180.
At a Glance
Total Students
902
Retention Rate
82%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
47%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,210
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
580–660
SAT Math (middle 50%)
550–660
Institution Overview
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public institution with a student body of 902. The school has a high acceptance rate of 94.2%. The retention rate is 81.6%, and the graduation rate is 15%. The in-state tuition is $15,180, and 47.2% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates' earnings one year after leaving the institution are $54,468, increasing to $55,620 after five years and $63,435 after ten years. The median debt for students is $25,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$54k
1 YEAR
$56k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates earn a median salary of $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,620. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The university has a student body of 902 students and an acceptance rate of 94.2%. The graduation rate is 15%, and the retention rate is 81.6%. The in-state tuition is $15,180. A total of 47.2% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Center Valley, PA 18034-8447
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.