Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
1039
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lock Haven accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,733 people applied and 7,327 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4373 / 4576 (96%)
Men
2954 / 3157 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

33%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 33% ended up enrolling at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lock Haven considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven?

3.48
Average High School GPA
1039
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 11% of freshmen who attended Lock Haven were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
32%
3.50-3.74
26%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
5%

Lock Haven is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
517
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
522
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
980
Composite Mean
1039
75th Percentile
1180

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