Lion Poll

Lion Poll, Center for Survey Research at Penn State Harrisburg

The Lion Poll is an omnibus web-panel survey of 1,000 adult Pennsylvanians conducted twice a year (spring and fall) by the Center for Survey Research. Beginning in fall 2026, participants will have the option to complete the survey in either English or Spanish, enhancing accessibility and improving representation of Pennsylvania’s diverse population. The poll offers organizations and researchers the unique opportunity to contribute one or more questions that assess the opinions, knowledge, and behaviors of Pennsylvania residents.

Poll sponsors receive high-quality statewide survey data that is representative of Pennsylvania's population by age/gender cohort, and region. In addition to the data gathered from your questions, you will also receive data from over 20 demographic questions and a methodology report detailing our rigorous quality control procedures. 

How much does the Lion Poll cost?

Pricing begins at $1,500 for standard question types, with cost-efficient options such as grid series available for repeated measures. Costs vary based on question format and complexity.

Included in the cost:

  • Assistance with question wording and sequencing from our expert staff
  • A methodology report detailing all technical and quality-control procedures 
  • Twenty-three standard demographic questions
  • A clean dataset in the format(s) of your choice

Per-question costs

A variety of reporting options are available for an additional fee. 

Question Submission Guidelines

Proposed questions should be appropriate in scope for inclusion within a shared omnibus survey. For projects requiring greater length, complexity, or methodological customization, the Lion Poll team may recommend a standalone study to ensure optimal research design and data quality.

How do I join the next Lion Poll? 

For more information or a free cost estimate, please contact Coren Jagnow, Lion Poll Manager, at 717-948-6689 or LionPoll@psu.edu.

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“The Penn State Lion Poll is a cost-effective way to poll statewide in Pennsylvania because costs are shared among the sponsoring organizations. The center then works closely with the researchers to assist with writing questions and responses.”

—Steph Wehnau, director of the Center for Survey Research  

Our Methodology

We use a web panel methodology to collect data from 1,000 adult Pennsylvanians. This non-probability-based data collection method produces quick, cost-effective results that are more representative of a population than telephone surveys, which use randomized selection methods. We closely monitor participant recruitment to ensure high-quality results.