LHUP 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,878

Cost of attendance at Lock Haven University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,702

Cost of attendance at Lock Haven University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lock Haven University was $15,947. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LHUP

LHUP net price calculator

$15,947

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of LHUP for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,947	$3,574 (18%)	$10,959	$11,259	$15,058	$18,388	$18,606
2021	$19,521	$393 (2%)	$16,889	$17,898	$21,086	$24,456	$24,957
2020	$19,128	$637 (3%)	$16,690	$17,281	$20,433	$23,395	$23,912
2019	$18,491	$1,300 (8%)	$16,241	$17,428	$20,482	$23,206	$23,880
2018	$17,191	$984 (6%)	$14,900	$15,541	$18,714	$22,009	$22,727
2017	$16,207	$1,813 (13%)	$13,943	$14,677	$18,376	$21,267	$21,827
2016	$14,394	$198 (1%)	$12,710	$13,612	$17,302	$19,969	$20,475
2015	$14,196	$1,238 (10%)	$12,470	$13,054	$16,953	$19,842	$20,671
2014	$12,958	--	$10,624	$11,939	$15,607	$18,343	$18,929

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lock Haven University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,365	$27	$10,878	$15,657	$1,830
2021	$28,338	$164	$10,878	$15,657	$1,803
2020	$28,502	$899 (3%)	$10,878	$15,821	$1,803
2019	$27,603	$1,119 (4%)	$10,878	$14,975	$1,750
2018	$26,484	$1,155 (5%)	$10,576	$14,208	$1,700
2017	$25,329	$1,202 (5%)	$10,229	$13,450	$1,650
2016	$24,127	$1,488 (7%)	$9,477	$13,050	$1,600
2015	$22,639	$735 (3%)	$9,276	$12,050	$1,313
2014	$23,374	$2,774 (13%)	$8,899	$13,200	$1,275
2013	$20,600	--	$8,564	$10,738	$1,298

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does LHUP provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,076 dormitories available to its students at $6,540 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at LHUP is $727 per month.
Does LHUP provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at LHUP for one academic year is $4,456, which works out to $495 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: LHUP estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,830.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, LHUP estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,564

If living off-campus, with family: $5,307

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,307
How much is LHUP application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: LHUP offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lock Haven University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$322	$516
For out-of-state students	$720	$774

Housing and Meal

Lock Haven University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lock Haven University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,456	$6,540	N/A	19	1,076
2021	$4,556	$6,540	N/A	0	1,143
2020	$3,828	$6,540	N/A	19	1,066
2019	$3,828	$6,540	N/A	19	1,174
2018	$4,340	$6,328	N/A	19	1,398
2017	$4,100	$6,144	N/A	0	1,459
2016	$3,964	$5,964	N/A	0	1,508

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lock Haven University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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