Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly

2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University and located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly serves 405 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
41 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
14
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly diversity score of 0.20 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
405 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
380 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
25 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
420 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
380 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
89%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
30%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,588 is more than the state average of $11,141. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,274 is more than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,588
$11,141
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,274
$16,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
95%
81%
SAT Total Avg.
1,345
1,394
SAT Reading
445
470
SAT Math
465
489
SAT Writing
435
435
ACT Total Avg.
60
68
ACT Composite
18
20
ACT English
17
20
ACT Math
17
21
ACT Writing
8
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Nittany Lion

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly's tuition is approximately $13,588 for In-State students and $20,274 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly's ranking?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette-Eberly ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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