Penn State Lehigh Valley is a campus of Pennsylvania State University. Here is a detailed introduction to it:

School Overview

Geographic location: Located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region, the region has a population of about 844,000 (2019 census), and is the third largest urban area in Pennsylvania, second only to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It is close to major cities such as New York and Philadelphia, with convenient transportation, rich resources such as cultural activities, parks and sports events.

Campus size and environment: It is a smaller campus with about 900 students studying here. The campus is located in the suburbs, with a beautiful and peaceful environment. At the same time, the campus has modern facilities and is committed to providing students with a high-quality educational environment.

School nature and type: As part of Pennsylvania State University, it is a four-year public school.

School website: www.lv.psu.edu/.

Academic situation

Major settings: Students can choose to study 12 four-year degree programs, or use the 2+2 plan to start studying any of the more than 275 majors of Pennsylvania State University on this campus, and then transfer to other campuses, such as the University Park campus. In addition, the campus has also added a degree in cybersecurity analysis and operations.

Teaching resources and faculty: Students here can enjoy the strong academic resource support of Pennsylvania State University, including top research institutions, professional teaching teams, and a global alumni network of more than 775,000. These resources provide strong support for students' learning, research and future career development.

Teaching features: Focus on small class teaching, provide students with one-on-one teacher guidance, so that students can get more attention and personalized educational experience, help students better master knowledge and skills, and cultivate independent thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Student life

Clubs and activities: The school has 35 clubs and 6 school teams. Students can make like-minded friends, enrich their extracurricular life, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills by participating in these clubs and sports activities. In addition, the school will also hold a variety of cultural activities to promote communication and integration among students and enhance students' understanding and respect for different cultures.

Accommodation options: In addition to on-campus accommodation, there are also private off-campus housing options near the campus, providing students with a variety of accommodation options.

Admission status

Admission rate: The number of applicants in 2019 was 1,262, and the number of admissions was 1,077, with an admission rate of 85%.

Student diversity: The student population has a certain degree of diversity, with 57% white, 17% Hispanic/Latino, 10% Asian, etc.

Admission requirements: The most important admission factor is GPA, and standardized test scores are also important. In addition, alumni relationships, application essays, personality/character, extracurricular activities, etc. will also be considered as admission factors.