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Penn State Lehigh Valley SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1140 to 1310

ACT Range23 to 27

Average GPA3.35

Acceptance Rate97.4%

Penn State Lehigh Valley admits most applicants, but the students who submit scores tend to be in the 1140 to 1310 SAT range. Because it is test-optional, focus on maintaining grades around or above the 3.35 average and submit scores only if they add strength, especially near 1310 SAT or 27 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Penn State Lehigh Valley facts and stats

Quick Facts

Penn State Lehigh Valley enrolls about 866 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Penn State Lehigh Valley has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14.9:1.

Location

Center Valley, PA

Undergrad Enrollment866

Freshman Retention83%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio14.9:1

Graduation Rate61%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Penn State Lehigh Valley application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Penn State Lehigh Valley, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes or superscoring opportunities. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake that can arrive in time, so earlier testing is safer.

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What you'll actually pay

Penn State Lehigh Valley is a public campus with in-state tuition of $14,624 and out-of-state tuition of $24,808. About 51% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,940. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$14,624

Out-of-State Tuition$24,808

Room and Board$14,474

Average Merit Award$3,940

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid51%

Average Aid Package$11,960

Average Debt at Grad$33,004

Penn State Lehigh Valley’s out-of-state tuition is $24,808, compared with $14,624 for in-state students, and room and board is $14,474. Financial aid is an important part of the cost picture, with 51% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $11,960. Merit awards average $3,940, which can help but may not cover a large share of costs. Students graduate with an average debt of $33,004.