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Lock Haven University Reviews

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  • 8 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Daniel from Pennsylvania

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    After visiting campus, I am nearly 100% satisified with the available programs. In addition to the available programs, Lock Haven offers a small, yet welcoming campus with fewer than average class sizes compared to other colleges and universities. Small class size gives more student/teacher interaction that will assist in the learning process.
    Will enjoy being here

    Campus life seems to be very welcoming. With many different clubs, organizations, on-campus jobs, and other opportunities for students, I can't see myself losing interest in my education or stay on campus at Lock Haven.
    Bang for the buck

    College isn't cheap, I think everyone could agree on that for the most part. However, I will say that Lock Haven ranks among the most affordable considering what they have to offer.
    Tips for prospective students

    If Lock Haven ranks among your top choices for college, I strongly encourage you continue to research each college and visit them as well. Choosing a college will be much easier for schools that you have both visited and researched.
    Great for these types of students

    If you are a student who is looking for a great future and is willing to do the necessary work for four years to achieve your goals, this college will be great for you. If you're interested in a lot of peer-to-peer and teacher/student interaction, Lock Haven offers nothing short of that. They have promised all of their students as much support as can possibly be administered not only before and during school, but afterwards as well when you are ready to pursue a job in your field.

  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Taylor from Dornsife, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    After coming straight off of high school I didn't exactly know what to expect from college, but Lock Haven certainly set the bar high. Yes, there are a few professors who are just there to earn a paycheck, but there are also those who love what they do and are excited to teach it to you.
    Am enjoying being here

    For me, the saving grace was joining a club that required it's members to come in a week or two before school actually started. It helped me to make friends and learn how to make my way around campus. But even after school started, the school made it an enjoyable experience by making sure that there is plenty to do.
    Tips for prospective students

    Join clubs and don't be afraid to go out and try different activities. There is so much to do academically, but Lock Haven also provides so much to do extracurricularly. Don't be afraid to talk to people and make friends, it will help make your experiences the best years of your lives!
    Great for these types of students

    Well I don't exactly know what these types of students would prefer, but I do recommend that English majors consider this school, there are some really cool professors here!

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jamie from Kane, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Classes at Lock Haven University seem to be top notch; the professors are caring and experienced in their fields, program administrators are courteous and more than willing to help with anything, and the subject matter is in depth with no cut corners. The professors are not only approachable, but they will approach their students with great opportunities, academic or not.
    Am enjoying being here

    It being summer, I cannot wait until I return for the fall. The friends I have met there will definitely be so for my entire life, and the community is outstanding. A small town filled with natural beauty and kind people, Lock Haven provides a hometown feeling with its local restaurants, stores, and activities. Campus is clean, very safe, and very welcoming!
    Bang for the buck

    I can honestly say that Lock Haven University, being one of the Pennsylvania State Schools, is one of the cheapest institutions in Pennsylvania that offers a high quality education that will help its students compete in the job market.
    Tips for prospective students

    Dont' let the bland website fool you! Lock Haven is really an exciting place full of great, small-town people and a high quality education.
    Great for these types of students

    Lock Haven University is great for anybody who is used to a small town lifestyle and smaller class sizes.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kelsey from Yeagertown, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    I have been to the campus and checked everything out! I cant wait to attend here in the fall, my family and I visited and we are all very pleased with the school. I was torn between here and Penn State Altoona but after visiting and all I knew where I belonged, Lock haven
    Tips for prospective students

    If youre looking for a small campus lifestyle with a large campus program of studies then this is the school for you.
    Academic Rigor

    Like any other school there are some qualifications, but they also have a great honors program i am planning on attending if i get accepted
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are GREAT! Lock Haven is building brand new dorms/suites for students and they are absolutely beautiful.
    Food and Dining

    Whenever I ate there at open house I was beyond pleased, it was great food and cooked so good
    What to do for fun

    Anything really, they have a theatre and theres always gyms open and it looks like there is always something to do.

  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Tyler from Littlestown, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I like what I have learned here it is a good University for it's size.
    Bang for the buck

    Really low cost school but for what i pay it is a good University.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early.
    Great for these types of students

    Small town area everybody gets to know everyone in there major it is really nice.

  • 3 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Steven from Allenwood, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Tips for prospective students

    Small campus, small classes, mostly computer assignments, dorms ok

  • 2 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Sultana from Roselle, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure your ready for college. College is not just about partying and making friends, its about your education. Make sure you dont make stupid mistakes like underage drinking
    Great for these types of students

    This school is good for those who likes to the environment

  • 2 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Emily from Clearfield, PA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Jonathan from Philadelphia, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Lock haven is fun.
    Lock haven is diverse.
    You will make life long friends!
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be afraid to ask for help.
    Academic Rigor

    You get that 1 on 1 attention from every professor.
    Dorm Life

    New suites are being built
    Food and Dining

    Food is always good.
    What to do for fun

    Work out, party, movies.
    Bang for the buck

    Not that expensive and many opportunities to have a work study and scholarships

  • Kaley from Northumberland, PA

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Small town
    Kind faculty
    Great learning environment
    Tips for prospective students

    Eat at Fox's!
    Academic Rigor

    Academic rigor is subjective.
    My classes were difficult as a Health Science major (but I was interested so I enjoyed learning.)
    Dorm Life

    I lived off campus, so I cannot comment on dorm life.
    Food and Dining

    Did not dine on campus.
    What to do for fun

    The Roxy
    Walks on the dike!
    State College

  • Jacqueline from Folcroft, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Lock Haven Unversity is a diverse learning environment filled with knowledgable and respectable faculty and staff. It is less like an educational facility and more like a home filled with friendly students who will become your best friends! LHU, or as we say, The Haven is also great because of its smaller class sizes which help students maintain focus as well as various clubs and organizations to become involved in!
    Tips for prospective students

    A few tips for prospective students would be to apply early so you have a higher chance of acceptance and try and have an interesting application because the Admissions office looks at thousands of applications a year, be sure you have something special in there that sparks their interest!
    Academic Rigor

    Lock Haven University takes great pride in its ability to educate young men and women and prepare them for their future in the real world. The smaller class sizes give students more of an opportunity to learn and the brilliance of the faculty enhances the experience further. As a student, one will feel strong in their education here at LHU.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life at LHU is my favorite part about school! This is where you meet your friends that will become you're life long companions! Everyday is made brighter by your floor mates and you'll start to see them less as peers and more as family throughout the year!
    Food and Dining

    Bentley has great food! With a wide variety of different items a student can find just about whatever's appealing to their appetite! Also, the Starbucks in Lower Bentley is a great place if you need a pick-me-up or nice place to study.
    What to do for fun

    With a large range of clubs and activities, there's always something fun to do at LHU! Not a club person? We have a movie theater and stores to shop around in downtown Lock Haven. If you're more the outdoorsy type we have the Susquehanna right beside campus, an excellent place for hiking, fishing, or just a stroll along the Levee. We also have the Rec center which is open every day, student can play a variety of sports, work out or climb our 30 ft rock wall for fun!
    Bang for the buck

    Lock Haven University is just what every college should be. High quality AFFORDABLE education. It's absolutely the perfect place to be for a great learning experience without burning a hole in your pocket!
    Great for these types of students

    Lock Haven is perfect for the inquisitive learner. With small class sizes and an at home feel, students feel less pressure to compete with peers and feel more at ease to ask questions.
    Clubs and Activities

    We have over 100 clubs and activities as well as Greek life! If you want to make a club of your own the University gives you an opportunity to do just that! Just get involved, it makes college THAT much better!
    Greek Life

    Greek Life is always an exciting part of our college, we have a variety of sororities and fraternities that always work hand in hand to make the school a better place!
    Campus Safety

    LHU security fits the needs of the students well. We have blue light buttons that contact campus security in every dorm and building on campus, we have ID scanners that will only work on IDs of that particular dorm, our campus security is always mobile, and we are in a small town with a very low crime rate. Students are extremely safe here at LHU!

  • Cody from Pequea, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Lock Haven University has an aesthetically pleasing campus and infrastructure. In terms of academics, there is more to be desired; the math department in it's entirety is awful, but the sciences are mostly well taught. The only qualm I have with the sciences is that some sections of the textbook for a given class are not covered.
    Tips for prospective students

    Attending Lock Haven for teaching or physical education is a great idea. The teachers are likable, the campus is nice, and the residence halls are pretty comfortable (except for when it's really hot). Try to get into Smith or Woolridge halls, as they are newer and are close to all of the buildings where classes are taught. One of the most important things about college is being able to occupy your time with something constructive; doing so at Lock Haven is difficult at times. Outside of the fitness center and school-affiliated programs and clubs (which are plentiful) there is absolutely nothing to do. The town is culturally barren and the nearest attractions are in state college thirty minutes away.
    Academic Rigor

    I am very disappointed with Lock Haven's chemistry program. Though it is certified by the American Chemical Society, it does not teach as thoroughly as I wish it would. I have, however, only completed one year of their courses though. For me, the classes are not rigorous enough. The math department has also failed to give me the education I desire. I am in calculus two and my section is the only section being taught. One class of 45 students makes it difficult to compare relative position in the curriculum, but as stated by the syllabus, we are three sections behind where we should be.
    Dorm Life

    I live in Smith Hall and I like it well enough. The good things about it include the following: Closeness to classes, aesthetics, friendly staff.
    If these were the only important factors of living, I would be in paradise, but there is more to living standards than nice people. The internet connection is a hassle to set up and is atrociously slow. The floors and ceilings are not sound insulated, and there is no way to keep cool in the summer. The worst thing about living on campus is the cargo train that rolls by at all hours of the day and night with it's screaming horn.
    Food and Dining

    The primary eatery on campus is Bentley Hall. The quality of food there is about equal to a typical high school menu. They do taste good, but they can bring even the most hardened bellies to their end. Not all is bad, however. The deli offers fresh lunch meats that never disappoint in a wrap or sandwich. At breakfast, there is a grill where one can order a freshly made omelet. Sometimes at dinner there are home-made meals made in the Home zone section. These meals are a guessing game for your taste buds.If all else fails, there is always a cereal buffet.
    What to do for fun

    At LHU, there are plenty of clubs and organizations to join (The website has a full list!) and it is easy to start your own. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center including a climbing wall. Other than those things, there is absolutely nothing to do. The town is an old mining town, and now the only thing keeping it alive is the university.
    Bang for the buck

    The school's in-state tuition is so low that it is worth it to go to, especially if you wish to study education. For a hard science or art, however, you may wish to consider other options.
    Great for these types of students

    Self-reliant, Able to learn by looking at a textbook, education majors.
    Clubs and Activities

    Such a wide variety is offered, and one can easily start their own.
    Greek Life

    The Greek Life is pretty active on campus, staging barbecues and clean-up event often.
    Campus Safety

    Being in the shadier parts of campus can be scary, especially for a female. Speaking as a male myself, I recognize how scary it might be walking alone at night. There are frequent patrols of police cars, and emergency buttons around campus, however.

  • Holly from Pitman, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    one of the cleanest, most welcoming environments a new college student could want.
    Tips for prospective students

    make friends, it is essential to your growth and enjoyment of your college career.
    Academic Rigor

    the teachers are really helpful and always available but with the budget cuts the class sizes are becoming much bigger
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are always clean and neat, the room sizes are reasonable and for the most part you get a great experience.
    Food and Dining

    the food and dining on campus are pretty good, there are four places you can eat on campus as well as a starbucks! if you dont like any of these options there are all the fast food places you could want in town.
    What to do for fun

    there really isnt a whole lot to do on campus and in town, but they do show movies and if you like nature it is a beautiful place to go.

  • Nicholas from Moon Township, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    lock haven is a great, small community school. no matter what you major is, other professors will help you if you need academic help.
    professors at lock haven university are highly experienced in their fields of study.
    Tips for prospective students

    find something productive to do in your spare time and try to make friends. the more productive activities you are in, the less time you have to get in trouble.
    Academic Rigor

    go to class, take notes, and the tests will come easy. also, the more prior experience you have the better, lock haven courses can vary but for the most part they are more in depth lectures of previous lessons taught in previous academic settings.
    Dorm Life

    quiet, most people who live in the dorms respect the rules set my the hall directors and ras. the rooms are spacious and comfortable. depending on what hall your reside in, you may have a distance to walk to class.
    Food and Dining

    the food is good and always getting better. there is a large selection of food for the carnivores and the vegetarians. also, most of the food is health conscience with low fats and oils if you know where to go for your food.
    What to do for fun

    there's always movies and performances being played for free at the school auditorium. along with social gathering and student projects for people to participate. also, school funded clubs are always holding activities or outings for all students.
    Bang for the buck

    with most colleges prices sky-rocketing, and degree from lock haven is as good as any with a low, affordable price. also, programs such as study abroad can help students travel for the same price as tuition.
    Clubs and Activities

    clubs are the best place for students to meet, socialize and find new things to do around the college with little to no cost out of the students pocket.
    Campus Safety

    for the most part, the campus safety is generally helpful. they are mostly looking to write tickets and bust parties. if you have a problem, you have to go to them, they will not go to you.

  • Brittney from Seven Valleys, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    it is a small, rural, inexpensive school. the professors care about you. there is very little to do socially at lhu.
    Tips for prospective students

    be prepared that you won't have as much fun as your friends from other schools unless you like outdoor activities.
    Academic Rigor

    the classes aren't difficult if you show up and do the work, it's that simple.
    Dorm Life

    some dorms are very nice but most freshman wind up at the top of the hill which is a hike and is especially unpleasant when the stairs become icy.
    Food and Dining

    bentley has very good days and usually provides decent options for meat-eaters. as a vegetarian i often leave hungry and dissatisfied.
    What to do for fun

    go out and join clubs, it's the easiest way to meet people with similar interests and find out where the people you like hang out.
    Bang for the buck

    cheapest 4 year school in the state!
    Great for these types of students

    hunters, runners, hikers
    Clubs and Activities

    tons of clubs and it's easy to make your own!
    Campus Safety

    it's central pa, that about sums it up.

  • Brittney from Millersburg, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Great for these types of students

    The campus is located in a cute small town. The professors, from what I have seen at my visit, are friendly and know what they are talking about. The atmosphere has a family feel to it. You will have no problems fitting in here.

  • Adria from Brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will enjoy being here

    I come from New York City, the big apple, the tourist attraction of the world, but when I visited Lock Haven U. I felt like none of that even mattered. I loved the environment; the small town feel made me want to stay their forever. I can't wait to pack up my things and start the next chapter of my life in Lock Haven, PA.
    Bang for the buck

    It's SOOOO Affordable! There were many schools that I was interested in attending but realistically they were too expensive. Lock Haven is incredibly expensive for Out-of state-ers and I'm thankful for that!

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