Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Acceptance Rate
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,848
- Admitted
- 1,741
- Yield
- 16.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate has risen from 85.1% in 2014–15 to 94.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 887 to 1,848 (+108%) over that period.
Its 94.2% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 16.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 887 | 755 | 85.1% | 215 |
| 2015–16 | 843 | 728 | 86.4% | 208 |
| 2016–17 | 966 | 837 | 86.6% | 228 |
| 2017–18 | 1,262 | 1,077 | 85.3% | 247 |
| 2018–19 | 1,045 | 892 | 85.4% | 232 |
| 2022–23 | 1,806 | 1,699 | 94.1% | 267 |
| 2023–24 | 1,848 | 1,741 | 94.2% | 283 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 881 | 824 | 93.5% |
| Men | 949 | 899 | 94.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 575–660 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 565–655 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 4% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley's acceptance rate is 94.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,741 admitted of 1,848 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley received 1,848 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,741.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley typically scored 575–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 565–655 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.1% in 2014–15 to 94.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/.