Campus & Student Life at Lock Haven University

Home to about 2,727 undergraduates in 2020, LHU is a small, public university located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, LHU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by LHU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our LHU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

LHU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at LHU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit LHU Disability Services.

LHU for the Military

While not a "service academy", LHU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit LHU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our LHU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lock Haven University

LHU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lock Haven University

LHU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,727 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,311 (84.7%). Part-time attendance was 416 (15.3%).

Lock Haven University is Ranked #2,480 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, LHU is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank LHU #2480 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at LHU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the LHU Diversity Guide.

Lock Haven University Competes in the NCAA

LHU has a total of 542 student athletes, 274 men and 268 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lock Haven University Athletics