about LHU

fast facts about LHU

History

• Founded in 1870 as the Central State Normal School.
• Joined the State System of Higher Education in 1983 and became Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Enrollment

• 4,682 at the Main Campus in Lock Haven.
• 358 at the Clearfield Campus.

Academics

• More than 60 undergraduate programs and five graduate programs.
• Student to faculty ratio is 21:1.
• Average class size is 28. Average freshman class size is 45.

Location

• LHU is located in central Pennsylvania. Only 26 miles from Williamsport and 37 miles from State College.

Cost

• LHU, a public institution, offers a competitive tuition, with a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship program.

Athletics

• LHU athletics offers eight women's Division II teams as well as seven men's Division II programs. Division I men's wrestling and women's field hockey programs round out the athletic offerings.

International

• LHU has an outstanding international mission, offering exchange programs on 6 continents.

Alumni

• LHU boasts of approximately 25,000 living alumni, who work in all professions including teaching, performance, health care and research.

Faculty/Staff

• LHU has approximately 580 full-time employees, which includes 270 full-time instructional faculty.

Clubs

• LHU has more than 140 clubs, activities and organizations, on campus See the list.

Career Services

• Each year, the Career Services office conducts a follow-up survey of the most recent graduating class. The most recent findings include the following:
• Approximately 97% of recent graduates are either employed (all categories) or continuing their education.
• Approximately 84% of the graduates employed full-time are working in their field of study/chosen field.