School Highlights
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly serves 640 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 640 students
- In-state tuition: $13,588
- Out-state tuition: $20,274
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
59 staff
58 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
640 students
448 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

# Full-Time Students
570 students
282 students

# Part-Time Students
70 students
166 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
749 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
570 students
297 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
4%

% Hispanic
3%
9%

% Black
4%
12%

% White
82%
61%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
4%
1%

% Unknown races
2%
11%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.59

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
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 $9,911. 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 $13,863. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,588
$9,911

Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,274
$13,863

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,111

Acceptance Rate
76%
85%

SAT Total Avg.
1,345
1,350
SAT Reading
445
450

SAT Math
465
465

SAT Writing
435
435

ACT Total Avg.
60
65
ACT Composite
18
20

ACT English
17
18

ACT Math
17
20

ACT Writing
8
7

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 76%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
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: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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