Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Tel:
(724)430-4100
School Highlights
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly serves 717 students (81% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is one of 3 community colleges within Fayette County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is Laurel Business Institute (0.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
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 | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 59 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 717 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 578 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 139 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| % Black | 2% | 14% |
| % White | 94% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.57 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $54,300 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is Laurel Business Institute (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Laurel Business InstitutePrivate, for profit233 students | 0.50 Mi11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724)439-4900 0.50233 - Pennsylvania Institute of Health and TechnologyPrivate, for profit104 students | 4.90 MiMount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724)437-4600 4.90104 - 267 students | 20.20 Mi130 7th St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724)684-3684 20.20267 - West Virginia Junior College-MorgantownPrivate, for profit373 students | 22.40 Mi148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304)296-8282 22.40373 - 5,638 students | 24.50 Mi145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
(724)925-4000 24.505,638
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