Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

  • 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 468 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
59 staff
59 staff
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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
468 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
416 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
52 students
136 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
468 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
416 students
326 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
52 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3016%
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,588 is more than the state average of $11,723. 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 $15,818. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,588
$11,723
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,274
$15,818
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,260
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
1,345
1,365
SAT Reading
445
460
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average SAT Reading score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Math
465
470
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average SAT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
435
435
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Total Avg.
60
68
ACT Composite
18
20
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
17
20
This chart displays the ACT English score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average ACT English score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
17
21
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average ACT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Writing
8
7
This chart displays the ACT Writing score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly and the community college average ACT Writing score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2024 (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 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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