Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
42%
Female Students
1%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
54.0%(525)
Hispanic
21.4%(208)
African American
7.2%(70)
Asian
11.4%(111)
Two or More Races
3.5%(34)
Unknown
2.6%(25)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment994
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley has a gender distribution of 42% female students and 58% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
56.5%(571)
Women
41.8%(422)
Other
1.7%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men571

57% of total enrollment

Women422

42% of total enrollment

Other17.5

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.6%(63)
18-19
50.3%(480)
20-21
22.0%(210)
22-24
11.7%(112)
25+
9.3%(89)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.9%(247)
Out-of-State
10.7%(30)
International
1.4%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State247

88% of student body

Out-of-State30

11% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

42%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age